The value of diplomatic history in a changing world
Summary:
This chapter argues for the value of a careful reading of diplomatic history in approaching our changing world. Diplomatic history does not hold unambiguous and clear lessons or analogies, but can alert us to both contingency and the existence of different developmental trajectories.
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DOI:
http://dx.doi.org/10.4324/9781003016625-2
- Page count: 9
- Language: English
- Title of book/report: The Routledge Handbook of Diplomacy and Statecraft
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Part description:
Ch. 1
Written by
Halvard Leira
Research Professor