The rise of democracy revolution, war and transformations in international politics since 1776
"Little over two hundred years ago, a quarter of a century of warfare with an 'outlaw state' brought the great powers of Europe to their knees. That state was the revolutionary democracy of France. Today, 'rogue regimes' are defined by the fact that they are not democratic....
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Edinburgh
Edinburgh University Press
[2015]©2015, 2015
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| Edition: | 1st ed |
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Table of Contents:
- 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
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 221-244) and index