Outposts of Diplomacy : A History of the Embassy

• Autore: Berridge G. R
• Pubblicazione: London : , : Reaktion Books, Limited, , 2024; ©2024
• Edizione: 1st ed.
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (311 pages)
• Soggetto topico: Diplomacy; History
• Nota di contenuto: Cover -- Title Page -- Copyright -- Contents -- Preface -- Introduction -- 1. Fifteenth-Century Beginnings -- 2. Expanding Duties -- 3. Household and Buildings -- 4. Pre-Telegraphic Communications -- 5. Nineteenth-Century High Point -- 6. Enter the Americas -- 7. The Middle East and Africa -- 8. Far Eastern Compounds -- 9. Back Seat after the First World War -- 10. Stubborn Institution -- Epilogue -- Note on Sources -- Acknowledgements -- Photo Acknowledgements -- Index.
• Sommario/riassunto: This book, 'Outposts of Diplomacy: A History of the Embassy' by G. R. Berridge, traces the evolution and significance of the resident embassy as a central institution in diplomacy. It explores the development of embassies from ancient times, highlighting their role in facilitating diplomatic relations between states. The book examines various historical examples, focusing on the practices of leading nations like Britain, Venice, France, and the United States, to illustrate the uniformity and importance of diplomatic missions. The work emphasizes the transformation from temporary special envoys to established resident embassies, a shift that occurred prominently during the Renaissance in Italy and later reached its peak in the 19th century. It also addresses the terminological evolution within diplomatic practice and the challenges faced by embassies in the 20th century. This comprehensive history is aimed at readers interested in diplomatic history and international relations.
• Titolo autorizzato: Outposts of Diplomacy
• ISBN: 9781789148961; 1789148960
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9911009200303321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II