Studies in Diplomacy and Statecraft: Essays in Honour of Erik Goldstein

This edited volume pays tribute to Erik Goldstein's contributions to international history, diplomatic studies, and international security. It explores the rich tapestry of past and present international relations, focusing on political, military, and cultural aspects. It also examines the deeper intellectual and other currents that shaped trans-Atlantic ties in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Geopolitics is an important strand of the collection, exploring periods of wider systemic change in international politics.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 200 pages
Publication date: 29 January 2024
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The chapters in this edited volume, individually and collectively, pay homage to Erik Goldstein's remarkable contribution to contemporary scholarship in the fields of international history, diplomatic studies, and international security. The book offers a comprehensive exploration of the intricate tapestry of past and present international relations, with a distinct focus on political, military, and cultural dimensions. While some chapters delve into the twentieth-century British foreign policy apparatus and the diverse networks of individuals involved, others examine the profound intellectual and other currents that shaped trans-Atlantic ties throughout the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Geopolitics, in a historical context and with a particular emphasis on Europe, the Eastern Mediterranean, and East Asia, forms another vital strand of this collection. Each chapter delves into periods of significant systemic change in international politics, providing valuable insights into the enduring continuities and discontinuities in the dynamics of great power relations.

The chapters in this book were originally published as a special issue of the journal Diplomacy & Statecraft.

Weight: 453g
Dimension: 246 x 174 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032222905