Historical Dictionary Of British Foreign Policy

Author : Peter Neville
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 391 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : History
ISBN : 9780810871731

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Historical Dictionary of British Foreign Policy by Peter Neville Pdf

British foreign policy has always been based on distinctive principles since the setting up of the Foreign Office in 1782 as one of the two original offices of state, the other being the Home Office. As a small island nation, Britain was historically fearful of over mighty continental powers, which might seek to menace its trade routes, and naval primacy was essential. Britain must dominate at sea while avoiding, involvement in major continental wars and Britain accomplished this successfully until the end of the 19th century. After World War II and the Cold War Britain was no longer the global naval super power and they had to adapt to a secondary, supportive role. This was to be based on its membership of regional defense and economic organizations in Europe. The Historical Dictionary of British Foreign Policy provides an overview of the conduct of British diplomacy since the setting up of the Foreign Office in 1782. This is done through a chronology, an introductory essay, appendixes, an extensive bibliography, and over 300 cross-referenced dictionary entries on British prime ministers, foreign secretaries, foreign office staff and leading diplomats, but also on related military and political-economic aspects. This book is an excellent access point for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about British foreign policy.

Author : Sylvia Ellis
Publisher : Scarecrow Press
Page : 345 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2009-04-13
Category : History
ISBN : 9780810862975

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Historical Dictionary of Anglo-American Relations by Sylvia Ellis Pdf

Anglo-American relations have been a crucial factor in international relations for over two centuries. For most of that time dealings between Britain and the United States have remained co-operative, cordial, and supportive. In the beginning, however, relations were confrontational and discordant: the two nations waged war against each other twice_in the War of Independence and in the War of 1812_and have often disagreed over trade, finance, and foreign policy. This volume demonstrates the changing nature of Anglo-American relations and focuses, in particular, on the strengths and fragilities of the 'special relationship' that developed in the aftermath of the WWII and continues to the present day. The Historical Dictionary of Anglo-American Relations surveys Anglo-American relations from 1607 to the present and covers key events, individuals, and issues that have played a part in its history. Through a chronology, an introductory essay, a bibliography, appendixes, and hundreds of cross-referenced entries_with an emphasis on the political and economic relationship between Britain and the United States but also featuring the cultural links between the two_this comprehensive and easily accessible reference tool will delight those interested in the history of these two countries.

Author : Martin H. Folly,Niall A. Palmer
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 535 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : History
ISBN : 9780810856066

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Historical Dictionary of U.S. Diplomacy from World War I Through World War II by Martin H. Folly,Niall A. Palmer Pdf

"The period from the beginning of World War I to the end of World War II was one of the most significant in the history of the United States. Twice the nation was drawn into "foreign entanglements" - wars it initially thought were of no concern and therefore tried to steer clear of - only to realize it could not stand aside. With each war, the United States geared up in record time, entered the fray, and was crucial to the outcome. Each tested the American people and their leaders, and in each case the country came out of the conflagration stronger than before and emerged as a world leader." "Historical Dictionary of U.S. Diplomacy from World War I through World War II relates the events of this crucial period in U.S. history through a chronology. an introductory essay, and more than 600 cross-referenced dictionary entries on key people, places, events, institutions. and organizations." --Book Jacket.

Author : Peter Lamb,Fiona Robertson-Snape
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 411 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2017-03-21
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781538101698

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Historical Dictionary of International Relations by Peter Lamb,Fiona Robertson-Snape Pdf

The Historical Dictionary of International Relations is a general guide to the theory and practice of the relations between states, and between states and other actors on the world stage. It introduces readers to the real world operations of international relations, and is thus concerned with the actual relations between states, organizations, groups and people. It also offers introductory information about the various theories, old and new, that help explain these relations, why they happen and the possible alternatives that might be available now or in the future. Moreover, some of the key thinkers of these theories are discussed. The Historical Dictionary of International Relations contains a chronology, an introduction, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 200 cross-referenced entries on real world operations of international relations, the actual relations between states, organizations, groups and people.. This book is an excellent resource for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about International Relations.

Author : David Weigall,Christopher Catherwood
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 1987
Category : History
ISBN : UOM:39015017640957

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Britain & the World 1815-1986 by David Weigall,Christopher Catherwood Pdf

Arranged alphabetically, this comprehensive reference work provides easy access to the realm of British foreign policy and international relations from the end of the Napoleonic Wars to the present. Containing over 600 entries, this compendium covers major events, issues, and personalities involved in British foreign and imperial policy and provides definitions of the terms and concepts essential to understanding British diplomacy and international relations. Clear and accessible, the volume also features suggestions for further reading, maps with historical annotations and dates, a comprehensive chronology of key events, and handy cross-references.

Author : Kenneth J. Blume
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 597 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2016-10-20
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781442273337

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Historical Dictionary of U.S. Diplomacy from the Civil War to World War I by Kenneth J. Blume Pdf

The period encompassed by this volume—with the start of the Civil War and World War I as bookends—has gone by a number of colorful names: The Imperial Years, The New American Empire, America’s Rise to World Power, Imperial Democracy, The Awkward Years, or Prelude to World Power, for example. A different organizing theme would describe the period as one in which a transformation took place in American foreign relations. But whatever developments or events historians have emphasized, there is general agreement that the period was one in which something changed in the American approach to the world. This second edition of Historical Dictionary of U.S. Diplomacy from the Civil War to World War I contains a chronology, an introduction, appendixes, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 1,000 cross-referenced entries on important personalities, politics, economy, foreign relations, religion, and culture. This book is an excellent access point for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about diplomacy during this period.

Author : Montagu Burrows
Publisher : Edinburgh : Blackwood
Page : 432 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 1895
Category : Europe
ISBN : BSB:BSB11634576

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The History of the Foreign Policy of Great Britain by Montagu Burrows Pdf

Author : John E. Findling
Publisher : Greenwood
Page : 720 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 1989-09-26
Category : History
ISBN : UOM:39015015170874

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Dictionary of American Diplomatic History by John E. Findling Pdf

An expanded and thoroughly updated new edition of the 1980 dictionary, this is the only reference available that presents concise, analytical articles on the main actors and events in American diplomatic history from the founding of the Republic to the present. It offers separate entries for nearly 600 individuals who have had a significant impact on U.S. foreign policy and for a like number of topics and developments connected with American diplomacy. In his introduction, John Findling discusses the broad range of source materials he has drawn on and examines the changing role of the career diplomat in the twentieth century. Biographical entries cover secretaries of state, ambassadors, and others who have influenced foreign policy, such as congressmen, correspondents and broadcasters, diplomatic historians, presidential advisers, and entrepreneurs. Topic entries range from major crises and international negotiations to the catchwords and slogans that have shaped and mobilized public opinion throughout the nation's history. Comments on the historical importance of the subject and selected, updated bibliographies are supplied.

Author : Peter Neville
Publisher : Scarecrow Press
Page : 391 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2013-03-22
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780810873711

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Historical Dictionary of British Foreign Policy by Peter Neville Pdf

British foreign policy has always been based on distinctive principles since the setting up of the Foreign Office in 1782 as one of the two original offices of state, the other being the Home Office. As a small island nation, Britain was historically fearful of over mighty continental powers, which might seek to menace its trade routes, and naval primacy was essential. Britain must dominate at sea while avoiding, involvement in major continental wars and Britain accomplished this successfully until the end of the 19th century. After World War II and the Cold War Britain was no longer the global naval super power and they had to adapt to a secondary, supportive role. This was to be based on its membership of regional defense and economic organizations in Europe. The Historical Dictionary of British Foreign Policy provides an overview of the conduct of British diplomacy since the setting up of the Foreign Office in 1782. This is done through a chronology, an introductory essay, appendixes, an extensive bibliography, and over 300 cross-referenced dictionary entries on British prime ministers, foreign secretaries, foreign office staff and leading diplomats, but also on related military and political-economic aspects. This book is an excellent access point for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about British foreign policy.

Author : Peter L. Hahn
Publisher : Scarecrow Press
Page : 246 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2007-02-06
Category : History
ISBN : 9780810864566

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Historical Dictionary of United States-Middle East Relations by Peter L. Hahn Pdf

The current state of affairs between the United States and the Middle East is probably the most volatile and absorbing relationship the U.S. is involved in today. Prior to 1941, however, the U.S. preferred to limit its involvement with the Middle East to launching ministries of evangelism and social welfare across the region and investing in the pumping, refining, and transportation of oil to Western markets. It was not until World War II and the Cold War, when the threat of losing control of the region and therefore losing its natural resources, military bases, and lines of communication arose, that U.S. officials were motivated to take a greater interest. Since then, the increasing level of violence in the area has led to an increase in U.S. involvement, which_in most cases_has been far from positive: the Iran hostage crisis of 1979-1981, the Persian Gulf War of 1990-1991, and the U.S. invasion and occupation of Iraq in 2003. The Historical Dictionary of United States-Middle East Relations is an essential tool to understanding how diplomatic relations deteriorated to this point. This volume concentrates on the history of diplomatic relations between the U.S. and the Middle East from the onset of the Cold War up to the present. This is accomplished through a chronology, an introduction, a bibliography, an appendix, and hundreds of cross-referenced dictionary entries on the countries involved, significant events, major crises, important figures, controversial issues, and doctrines and policies. For scholars, historians, and students interested in the diplomacy of these two regions, this is an essential reference.

Author : Debra J. Allen
Publisher : Scarecrow Press
Page : 389 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2012-09-13
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780810878952

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Historical Dictionary of U.S. Diplomacy from the Revolution to Secession by Debra J. Allen Pdf

Historical Dictionary of U.S. Diplomacy from the Revolution to Secession covers the period from 1776, when the nation declared its independence from Great Britain, through 1861, when the Civil War presented the biggest challenge to the continuation of the “republican experiment.” Probably the most common misconception about the diplomatic history of this period is that American leaders tried to stay isolated from world events, when in fact the early United States was part of “one grand, interwoven tapestry” of nations. The Historical Dictionary of U.S. Diplomacy from the Revolution to Secession relates the events of this crucial period in American history through a chronology, an introductory essay, and several hundred cross-referenced dictionary entries on key persons, places, events, institutions, and organizations. This book is an excellent access point for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about American diplomacy.

Author : Anique H. M. van Ginneken
Publisher : Scarecrow Press
Page : 323 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2006-01-16
Category : History
ISBN : 9780810865136

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Historical Dictionary of the League of Nations by Anique H. M. van Ginneken Pdf

Created in 1919, shortly after World War I, the League of Nations was principally designed to put an end to war. But it went into hibernation when World War II broke out, and was formally wound up in 1946. Not having achieved its primary objective, it was deemed a failure. However, the many accomplishments it did realize certainly allows for arguments against this idea. During its two-decade existence, the League of Nations resolved and defused many conflicts and crises, as well as established a rapport among its members. It was also active in many other political, social, and technical fields, including minorities, refugees, human rights, labor, health, telecommunications, and supervision of former colonial territories, which had become mandates. Above all, the League of Nations proved to be training ground for the United Nations and the countless other organizations, both governmental and non-governmental, which now surround us. Just what the League of Nations was able to do during its brief but hectic career is summed up in this book. The dictionary section contains several hundred cross-referenced entries on its founders and supporters, its rather small staff and secretariat, the various subordinate or related organizations, and their overwhelming tasks. The historical background is described in the introduction and plotted year by year in the chronology while the bibliography points to further reading.

Author : G. P. Gooch
Publisher : Forgotten Books
Page : 126 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2018-02-28
Category : History
ISBN : 0666592454

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A Century of British Foreign Policy (Classic Reprint) by G. P. Gooch Pdf

Excerpt from A Century of British Foreign Policy The two essays contained in this volume were written at the suggestion of the Council for the Studyfof Inter national Relations. It was. Felt that there was consider able need oi a concise treatment of British Foreign Policy during'the last century, and the Council wishes to acknowledge its indebtedness to Mr. G. P. Gooch and the Rev. Canon Masterman for supplying this need. It is to be hoped that the book will be found of value to all who desire to understand the development of. British foreign relations. It should be pointed out that the Council for the Study' of International Relations exists solely to encourage and assist the study of inter national relations from all points of view; the books and pamphlets which it publishes or recommends are selected with that object alone in view, and the Council is not to be regarded as necessarily sharing the views set forth in them. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Author : Sir Adolphus William Ward,George Peabody Gooch
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 652 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 1922
Category : Great Britain
ISBN : UOM:39015003759092

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The Cambridge History of British Foreign Policy, 1783-1919 by Sir Adolphus William Ward,George Peabody Gooch Pdf

Author : Lawrence R. Sullivan
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 585 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2018-09-18
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781538111628

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Historical Dictionary of Chinese Foreign Affairs by Lawrence R. Sullivan Pdf

In an act of totally unnecessary and wanton destruction, British forces in China during the Second Opium War (1856-1860) looted and destroyed much of the Old Imperial Summer Palace (Yuanmingyuan) including three imperial gardens and hundreds of halls, pavilions, and temples stock full of ancient artwork, antiquities, and literary works. More than a hundred years later, President Xi Jinping (2013- ) of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) proclaimed the “rejuvenation” of the Chinese nation with the economic and especially military power to prevent any such recurrence of “national humiliation.” Though not yet a superpower equal in global stature to the United States, the PRC is undoubtedly poised to become the equal if not the superior power in the Asia-Pacific region expanding its territorial claims in the South China Sea and asserting undisputed economic dominance. With government, business, and academic leaders debating how regional and global powers should respond to a rising China. Historical Dictionary of Chinese Foreign Affairs contains a chronology, an introduction, a glossary, appendixes, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 300 cross-referenced entries on major events, national institutions, foreign nations, and personages impacting Chinese foreign affairs along with the many institutions of the post-World War II international order that the PRC has engaged especially since the 1970s. This book is an excellent resource for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about Chinese foreign affairs.