Royalty and Diplomacy in Europe, 1890 1914

Roderick R. McLean

ISBN 10: 0521038197 / ISBN 13: 9780521038195

Published by Cambridge University Press, 2007

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Druck auf Anfrage Neuware - Printed after ordering - This book examines the diplomatic role of royal families in the era before the outbreak of the First World War. It argues that previous historians have neglected for political reasons the important political and diplomatic role of monarchs during the period. Particular attention is given to the Prusso-German, Russian and British monarchies. The Prusso-German and Russian monarchies were central in their countries' diplomacy and foreign policy, principally as a result of their control over diplomatic and political appointments. However, the book also argues that the British monarchy played a much more influential role in British diplomacy than has been accepted hitherto by historians. Individual themes examined include relations between Kaiser Wilhelm II and Tsar Nicholas II, the political significance of the ill-feeling between Wilhelm II and his uncle King Edward VII, the role of Edward VII in British diplomacy, and the impact of royal visits on pre-1914 Anglo-German relations.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Royalty and Diplomacy in Europe, 1890 1914
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication Date: 2007
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0521038197
• ISBN 13: 9780521038195
• Binding: Taschenbuch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 229W x 152H x 16D millimeters 229 millimeters width by 152 millimeters height by 16 millimeters depth
• Weight: 440 grams

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Synopsis

This book examines the role of royal families in European diplomacy before the outbreak of the First World War. It argues against the prevailing orthodoxy that has sought to marginalize the role of monarchs, and shows that monarchs remained significant political actors in pre-1914 Europe. Much attention is paid to relations among royal courts, notably those of Britain, Prussia-Germany and Russia (led by Edward VII, Wilhelm II and Nicholas II), but the book also contains case studies that probe the extent of royal diplomatic influence in a wider context.

Review

"A short review can't possibly do justice to the richness and analyses and evidence this book contains." Central European History

"This is an excellent book...highly recommended." German Studies Review