The Balance of Power: The System of International Relations, 1648-1815
This book examines on an analytical basis the system of international relations between 1648 and 1815. It considers the character of the states, their principal foreign policy goals and the beliefs that influences their relations. The author seeks on this basis to examine the character of the system as a whole: in particular how from the proclaimed desire to maintain the 'balance of power' it succeeded in establishing international stability in preventing the domination of particular states.
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The Balance of Power: The System of International Relations, 1648-1815
This book examines on an analytical basis the system of international relations between 1648 and 1815. It considers the character of the states, their principal foreign policy goals and the beliefs that influences their relations. The author seeks on this basis to examine the character of the system as a whole: in particular how from the proclaimed desire to maintain the 'balance of power' it succeeded in establishing international stability in preventing the domination of particular states.
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The Balance of Power: The System of International Relations, 1648-1815

The Balance of Power: The System of International Relations, 1648-1815

by Evan Luard
The Balance of Power: The System of International Relations, 1648-1815

The Balance of Power: The System of International Relations, 1648-1815

by Evan Luard

Paperback(1st ed. 1992)

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This book examines on an analytical basis the system of international relations between 1648 and 1815. It considers the character of the states, their principal foreign policy goals and the beliefs that influences their relations. The author seeks on this basis to examine the character of the system as a whole: in particular how from the proclaimed desire to maintain the 'balance of power' it succeeded in establishing international stability in preventing the domination of particular states.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781349219292
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan UK
Publication date: 01/01/1992
Edition description: 1st ed. 1992
Pages: 399
Product dimensions: 5.51(w) x 8.50(h) x (d)

Table of Contents

Foreword - The Idea of the Balance - The States - Sovereignty - Status - Territory - Succession - Trade - Colonies - Alliances - Institutions - Rules - The Shifting Balance - Conclusions: The Nature of the System - Index
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