A Diplomatic History of Europe Since the Congress of Vienna

Auteur

René Albrecht-Carrié (1904-1978) was Professor of History at Barnard College and at Columbia University's School of International Relations.

Texte du rabat

Originally published in 1958 this is a comprehensive account of European relations. 70% of the book is devoted to the twentieth century and the focus of the book is on diplomatic history, while an introduction to each section provides the background of factors and forces in which diplomacy operates.

Contenu

Part 1: The Search for Equilibrium, 1815-1870 1. Introduction: Europe in 1815 2. The Restoration Period 3. The Mid-Century Crisis 4. Successes of Nationalism Part 2: The Era of Stability, 1871-1914 5. The Period as a Whole 6. The Bismarckian Period, 1871-1890 7. The Realignment of Power, 1890-1904 8. The Road to War, 1904-1914 Part Three: The Twentieth-Century Transition 9. Introduction: The Twentieth-Century World 10. The First World War and the Ensuing Settlements 11. The False Recovery and the Era of Illusions, 1920-1930 12. The Return to Reality, 1930-1936 13. Preparations for War, 1936-1939 14. The Second World War and Its Immediate Aftermath, 1939-1947 15. The Cold War.