The States System of Europe, 1640-1990 - Peacemaking and the Conditions of International Stability (Hardcover, New)

This book provides a novel analysis of the evolution of the states system of Europe since the mid-seventeenth century. Andreas Osiander looks at the four major European peace congresses: Munster and Osnabruck (1644-8), Utrecht (1712-15), Vienna (1814-15), and Paris (1919-20) and shows how a prevailing consensus on certain structural concepts - such as the balance of power or national self-determination - has influenced the evolution of the system and determined its stability or lack of stability. He argues that the structure of the international system is neither a given quantity nor determined primarily by conflict between international actors, but essentially the result of a general agreement expressed in consensus principles'; these influence the identity of the international actors, their relative status, and the distribution of populations and territories between them. His approach provides a more plausible analysis of international relations and the causes of conflict than traditional theories, and he concludes his study with a review of the period since 1920 in the light of his findings.

General

Imprint:	Clarendon Press
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	June 2003
First published:	September 1994
Authors:	Andreas Osiander (Wissenschaftlicher Assistent)
Dimensions:	226 x 146 x 28mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	368
Edition:	New
ISBN-13:	978-0-19-827887-0
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Political structure & processes > Constitution, government & the state Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > International relations > General
LSN:	0-19-827887-X
Barcode:	9780198278870

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