Diplomacy: A Very Short Introduction

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Diplomacy means different things to different people, the definitions ranging from the elegant to the jocular . Written by Joseph M. Siracusa, an internationally recognized expert, this lively volume introduces the subject of diplomacy from a historical perspective, providing examples from significant historical phases and episodes to illustrate the art of diplomacy in action, highlighting the milestones in its evolution. The book shows that, like war, diplomacy has been around a very long time, at least since the Bronze Age. It was primitive by today's standards, there were few rules, but it was a recognizable form of diplomacy. Since then, diplomacy has evolved greatly, to the extent that the major events of modern international diplomacy have dramatically shaped the world in which we live. Indeed, the case studies chosen here demonstrate that diplomacy was and remains a key element of statecraft, and that without skilful diplomacy political success may remain elusive.

Language: English

Pages: 160

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA

Release: September 30, 2010

ISBN: 0199588503

ISBN 13: 9780199588503

Diplomacy: A Very Short Introduction

Joseph M. Siracusa

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Language: English

Pages: 160

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA

Release: September 30, 2010

ISBN: 0199588503

ISBN 13: 9780199588503

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