American Diplomacy: And the Furtherance of Commerce (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Eugene Schuyler

 
9781332453603: American Diplomacy: And the Furtherance of Commerce (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

This book on American diplomacy during the 19th century unravels the role of a little-known government department in shaping the nation's global standing. The author gives us a peek into the day-to-day functioning of the State Department, from its complex system of consular courts to its intricate diplomatic protocols and international claims bureau. It elucidates the department's evolution from an office focused on managing interstate affairs within the newly formed United States to navigating complex international relations on the world stage. The author contends that the department's effectiveness, coupled with American prudence and caution in foreign policy, prevented the country from being drawn into unnecessary conflicts and aided in the nation's diplomatic successes.

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