Books in the Issues in Contemporary Politics series

Frontmatter -- Preface -- Contents -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Diplomacy of revolution -- 3. The problem of acquiring status -- 4. The challenge of foreign pressure -- 5. Gaining a non-European possession -- 6. Implementation of neutrality -- 7. Dividing the spoils -- 8. Diplomacy from a middle position: Security -- 9. Diplomacy from a middle position : Reparations -- 10. The limitation of commitments -- 11. Nationalism and internationalism -- 12. Epilogue -- Bibliography -- Index