Results for: books tagged ‘Geopolitics’
The Chancelleries of Europe: Alan Palmer
In the author's own words this is a book about 'chaps and maps'. More formally. The Chancelleries of Europe is a study of traditional diplomacy at its peak of influence ... More
Exit into History: Eva Hoffman
Shortly after the dramatic events of 1989, Eva Hoffman spent several months travelling through her native Poland and four other Eastern European countries, what was then Czechoslovakia, Hungary, Romania and ... More
The Lands Between: Alan Palmer
This book was first published in 1970. Its purpose can best be described by the author himself. In his original preface he writes, 'This book is intended as an introductory ... More
Curzon: The Last Phase (1919-1925): Harold Nicolson
In Harold Nicolson's own words, 'This study of Lord Curzon represents the third volume of a trilogy on British diplomacy covering the years from 1870 to 1924. The first volume ... More
Metternich: Alan Palmer
A glib assessment of Metternich might not be a favourable one, he was not without his ridiculous qualities, and yet he survived, more than survived, in fact, with the 'Age ... More
Twilight of the Habsburgs: Alan Palmer
Emperor of Austria, Apostolic King of Hungary, King of Jerusalem, King of Bohemia, King of Dalmatia, King of Transylvania, King of Croatia and Slovenia, King of Galicia and Illyria, Grand ... More
The Diaries of Sir Alexander Cadogan, OM, 1938-1945: Edited by David Dilks
'These diaries are one of the classics of World War II literature. Cadogan is an astute and authoritative observer of Churchill and everyone else at the hub of British government ... More
Herzl: Amos Elon
Theodor Herzl was the founder of modern Zionism. His early life, however, gave little inkling of this. Until 1895 he was no more than a 'boulevardier', a moderately successful playwright, ... More
Beware of Small States: David Hirst
One of the greatest Middle East historians, and acclaimed author of The Gun and the Olive Branch, tackles the fascinating subject of Lebanon. More
Where China Meets India: Thant Myint-U
From their very beginnings, the civilizations of China and India have been walled off from each other, not only by the towering summits of the Himalayas, but also by the ... More
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