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Twentieth-Century Diplomacy: A Case Study of British Practice, 1963-1976

By John W. Young

Book information

Year
2008
ISBN
0521839165, 9780521839167, 9780511465024
LCC
JZ1572 .Y68 2008
Open Library ID
OL16973463M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
2 MB (1694609 bytes)
Edition
1
Pages
256\258
Topic
History
Scanned
yes
Time added
2011-06-04 13:46:07

Description

In contrast to most works of international history, which dwell on particular relationships, strategies, wars or crises, the questions in this book are about how diplomacy was actually conducted. The period 1963-76 saw significant changes in diplomatic practice globally. It was particularly a time of change for Britain as the country negotiated its declining world power and joined the European Community and economic problems forced spending cuts. Looking at the reform of the British Diplomatic Service and Foreign Office as well as the role of ambassadors, the use of 'special' envoys, summits and state visits, John Young sheds light on how diplomacy was organised in order to put into effect the country's foreign policy and on how diplomatic practice changed over time to make it more effective. Drawing comparisons with other countries, especially the United States, this study focuses on the means of diplomacy rather than the ends.

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