The rise of democracy revolution, war and transformations in international politics since 1776
Explores democracy's remarkable rise from obscurity to centre stage in contemporary international relations, from the rogue democratic state of 18th Century France to Western pressures for countries throughout the world to democratise.
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| Formato: | Libro electrónico |
| Idioma: | Inglés |
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Edinburgh, [Scotland] :
Edinburgh University Press
2015.
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| Edición: | 1st ed |
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| Ver en Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull: | https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009425902006719 |
Tabla de Contenidos:
- 1. Introduction: beyond the 'end of history'
- 2. Thucydidean themes: democracy in international relations
- 3. Fear and faith: the founding of the United States
- 4. The crucible of democracy: the French revolution
- 5. Reaction, revolution and empire: the nineteenth century
- 6. The Wilsonian revolution: World War One
- 7. From the brink to 'triumph': the twentieth century
- 8. Conclusion: democracy and humility.
