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Twentieth-Century Diplomacy: A Case Study of British Practice, 1963–1976
Author(s): John W. Young (Author)
- Publisher: Cambridge University Press
- Publication Date: December 22, 2008
- Edition: 1st
- Language: English
- Print length: 260 pages
- ISBN-10: 9780521839167
- ISBN-13: 9780521839167
Book 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.
Editorial Reviews
Review
“This is a very useful book for anyone seeking a close focus on a period of British diplomacy or trawling for examples from which to draw general conclusions on the practices and principles of diplomacy.” -Richard Davy, Journal of Cold War Studies
“John W. Young has provided a skilled exploration of the ways in which diplomacy was actually conducted … Mr Young’s original, engaging and authoritative study succeeds in the important goal of bringing diplomatic practice more to the foreground of relations between states.”
Contemporary Review
Book Description
A case study of diplomatic practice that sheds light on the means of diplomacy rather than the ends.
