The Foreign Office and Foreign Policy, 1898-1914
Author: Zara S. Steiner
Publisher: CUP Archive
Published: 1970
Total Pages: 288
ISBN-13:
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The Foreign Office and British Diplomacy in the Twentieth Century
Author: Gaynor Johnson
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2013-09-13
Total Pages: 251
ISBN-13: 1136871969
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis book examines the evolution of the Foreign Office in the 20th century and the way in which it has responded to Britain's changing role in international affairs. The last century was one of unprecedented change in the way foreign policy and diplomacy were conducted. The work of 'The Office' expanded enormously in the 20th century, and oversaw the transition from Empire to Commonwealth, with the merger of the Foreign and Colonial Offices taking place in the 1960s. The book focuses on the challenges posed by waging world war and the process of peacemaking, as well as the diplomatic gridlock of the Cold War. Contributions also discusses ways in which the Foreign and Commonwealth Office continues to modernise to meet the challenges of diplomacy in the 21st century. This book was previously published as a special issue of the journal Contemporary British History.
The Foreign Office and Foreign Policy, 1919-1926
Author: Ephraim Maisel
Publisher: Liverpool University Press
Published: 2013-11-01
Total Pages: 337
ISBN-13: 1836241240
DOWNLOAD EBOOKTells of the administrative changes of the post-war period and of the senior permanent officials, their personalities and cast of mind, who advised the foreign secretary and carried out his policies.
The Foreign Office, Commerce and British Foreign Policy in the Twentieth Century
Author: John Fisher
Publisher: Springer
Published: 2017-02-16
Total Pages: 599
ISBN-13: 1137465816
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis book addresses the interface of the British Foreign Office, foreign policy and commerce in the twentieth century. Two related questions are considered: what did the Foreign Office do to support British commerce, and how did commerce influence British foreign policy? The editors of this work collect a range of case studies that explore the attitude of the Foreign Office towards commerce and trade promotion, against the backdrop of a century of relative economic decline, while also considering the role of British diplomats in creating markets and supporting UK firms. This highly researched and detailed examination is designed for readers aiming to comprehend the role that commerce played in Britain’s foreign relations, in a century when trade and commerce have become an inseparable element in foreign and security policies.
A Companion to U.S. Foreign Relations
Author: Christopher R. W. Dietrich
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Published: 2020-03-04
Total Pages: 1542
ISBN-13: 1119459699
DOWNLOAD EBOOKCovers the entire range of the history of U.S. foreign relations from the colonial period to the beginning of the 21st century. A Companion to U.S. Foreign Relations is an authoritative guide to past and present scholarship on the history of American diplomacy and foreign relations from its seventeenth century origins to the modern day. This two-volume reference work presents a collection of historiographical essays by prominent scholars. The essays explore three centuries of America’s global interactions and the ways U.S. foreign policies have been analyzed and interpreted over time. Scholars offer fresh perspectives on the history of U.S. foreign relations; analyze the causes, influences, and consequences of major foreign policy decisions; and address contemporary debates surrounding the practice of American power. The Companion covers a wide variety of methodologies, integrating political, military, economic, social and cultural history to explore the ideas and events that shaped U.S. diplomacy and foreign relations and continue to influence national identity. The essays discuss topics such as the links between U.S. foreign relations and the study of ideology, race, gender, and religion; Native American history, expansion, and imperialism; industrialization and modernization; domestic and international politics; and the United States’ role in decolonization, globalization, and the Cold War. A comprehensive approach to understanding the history, influences, and drivers of U.S. foreign relation, this indispensable resource: Examines significant foreign policy events and their subsequent interpretations Places key figures and policies in their historical, national, and international contexts Provides background on recent and current debates in U.S. foreign policy Explores the historiography and primary sources for each topic Covers the development of diverse themes and methodologies in histories of U.S. foreign policy Offering scholars, teachers, and students unmatched chronological breadth and analytical depth, A Companion to U.S. Foreign Relations: Colonial Era to the Present is an important contribution to scholarship on the history of America’s interactions with the world.
Historical Dictionary of British Foreign Policy
Author: Peter Neville
Publisher: Scarecrow Press
Published: 2013-03-22
Total Pages: 391
ISBN-13: 0810873710
DOWNLOAD EBOOKBritish 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.
British Foreign Policy Under Sir Edward Grey
Author: Francis Harry Hinsley
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 1977-09-15
Total Pages: 720
ISBN-13: 9780521213479
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFirst published in 1977 this book attempts a comprehensive and impartial account of British foreign policy from 1905 to 1916.
The Foreign Office and Finland
Author: Craig Gerrard
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2004-10-10
Total Pages: 173
ISBN-13: 1134269897
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe actions and decisions of the Northern Department of the Foreign Office at a time of great international tension and conflict
British Foreign Policy, National Identity, and Neoclassical Realism
Author: Amelia Hadfield-Amkhan
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Published: 2010-10-16
Total Pages: 272
ISBN-13: 1442205466
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis groundbreaking study offers a genuinely multidisciplinary exploration of cultural influences on foreign policy. Through an innovative blend of historical analysis, neoclassical realist theory, and cultural studies, Amelia Hadfield-Amkhan shows how national identity has been a catalyst for British foreign policy decisions, helping the state to both define and defend itself. Representing key points of crisis, her case studies include the 1882 attempt to construct a tunnel to France, the 1982 Falklands War, and the 2003 decision to remain outside the Eurozone. The author argues that these events, marking the decline of a great power, have forced Britain into periods of deep self-reflection that are carved into its culture and etched into its policy stances on central issues of sovereignty, territorial integrity, international recognition, and even monetary policy.
British Foreign Secretaries in an Uncertain World, 1919-1939
Author: Michael Hughes
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2004-08-02
Total Pages: 288
ISBN-13: 1135765111
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe nature of international diplomacy and Britain’s world role changed immeasurably after the end of the First World War, and this book shows how the various men who headed the Foreign Office during the interwar years sought to operate in the shifting political and bureaucratic environments that confronted them. British Foreign Secretaries in an Uncertain World examines the careers of each of the interwar Foreign Secretaries, including Lord Curzon, Ramsay MacDonald and Anthony Eden. Using an extensive range of primary sources both published and unpublished, official and private, Michael Hughes provides a detailed assessment of how these men approached their role and how influential they were in international diplomacy. The book also looks at the Foreign Secretaries’ successes or failures within the British political system, analysing how influential the Foreign Office was under each Secretary in determining British foreign policy. A fascinating book with a unique focus, British Foreign Secretaries in an Uncertain World takes a rigorous look at a key topic in British history.
