War, Peace, and Power – Diplomatic History of Europe, 1500-2000

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War, Peace, and Power – Diplomatic History of Europe, 1500-2000

For more of The history of the past five centuries of History has been made of the European continent of chaos, its civilization thrown into turmoil by ferocious wars or bitter religious conflicts—sometimes in combination—that have made and Remade borders, created and Complete nations were eliminated and His legacy continues to be an influence on the world today.
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Is there any explanation for this chaos other than the obvious: political ambitions, religious intolerance or the pursuit of The fear or state power of Are there aspirations for another state? Is there a hidden logic to explain the Thirty Year’s War, Napoleonic Wars and two World Wars? and You can also see other examples of What is the purpose of national bloodletting Is it possible for a coherent rationale to order history as turbulent as Europe’s? Gaining insights that enrich your understanding of Europe’s Past and future, and perhaps even of Ours, too?

Peace or war? and Power: Diplomatic History of Europe, 1500–2000, Professor Vejas Gabriel Liulevicius answers these questions and He offers more to anyone who is interested in the “why” of The evolution of history: A fascinating look at the past of The European continent and The modern state system. He gives 36 provocative lectures that allow us to see the truth through a provocative lens. of Show us the impact of statecraft on war and peace and power and how that impact may well be felt in the future—an approach that historians have been using for thousands of years.

“Diplomatic history is one of the oldest varieties of historical analysis,” Professor Liulevicius notes. “Indeed it can sometimes be traced back all of the way to Thucydides.” and The vision he shared of Greek state interaction and politics.

“Diplomatic The history of the United States is an extremely powerful tool in understanding the interrelationships between states. It is still possible to relate with states today because they are still in contact. of Undiluted relevance for our times …

“As we conclude our course, we’ll be able to ask, ‘Where is Europe headed today, and what implications will follow for the world at large?’ as we survey what had begun as a European state system [but which] has now become a global system of states in international politics.”

Discover How Europe’s Most Important Moments Are Made History

More than a history of ambassadorial missions and Other diplomatic efforts, this course was renegotiated-creates Europe’s most pivotal historical moments—in the context of their times—showing how contemporary pressures and Historic precedent can be combined to influence individuals as well governments and structures and even non-State organizations

These events would not only take place on the bloodiest battlefields of history, but also in peaceful settings where so many people are less likely to be there. of These are the key factors to determining Europe’s future.

See how the 1648 Treaty works. of Westphalia, which was negotiated during the first great diplomatic conference of Modern times have not only ended the ordeal, but also brought it to an end. of The Thirty Year’s War not only overthrew existing ideals, but also led to the end of the Second World War. and Claim of Universal authority to create the European System of New concepts are possible when sovereign states become independent of The new politics would be codified by international law of power.
The dawn will be yours of Europe’s “classical balance of power,” As the 1815 Congress of Vienna—amidst the exuberance and glitter of Great balls and banquets—responds to the defeat of Napoleon and his creation of The so-Concert of Europe, a new order that resists revolution and Based on conservative solidarity, that would keep Europe away from general war for almost 100 years.
You’ll be there in 1919 to see the aftermath of The shattering of The Concert of Europe, as the victorious allies gather to draft a comprehensive Paris Settlement—including the Treaty of Versailles—meant to build a new and Lasting European order in the Ruins of The old.

Each of These are the key points of history’s timeline. They represent an attempt at establishing a lasting idea of Order in the European World, a challenge with which Europe’s countries have struggled since its birth of Modern diplomacy in Renaissance Italy

Explore the Dynamics of International Politics

Examining how these are used and Other attempts have failed or succeeded, Professor Liulevicius provides a key to understanding these dynamics of International politics and how to use key concepts like the balance of Power, power alone, sovereignty and “reason of state”—the raison d’état first enunciated by France’s powerful Cardinal Richelieu—fit into those dynamics. Even more fascinating discussions are held about the implications. of instantaneous communications technology—not only for the practice of Diplomacy and whether or not technology makes diplomats less important. History experts are available on both sides of The debate.

Start with a snap of Where Europe stood at dawn of Professor Liulevicius, a 16th-century scholar, weaves his analysis of statecraft into a vast tapestry of International history

It is a tapestry with 500 years of history. of The long-term military results-Long-term impact of Their settlements and The “grand strategies” of They were part of the statecraft, but they also had to deal with many other issues. and Diplomacy can’t help but brush. These include peacemaking; international law; the passions—even wars—so often brought about by intractable religious differences; the defense of human rights and Minorities, including the abrogation of Slavery; the efforts of The challenges that smaller countries face when trying implement foreign policy through international organizations like Red Cross and Today’s European Union is the culmination of all of our efforts towards achieving a stable European Order.

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These lectures are as fascinating and small states feint and Conflict can occur when ambitions are realized, or thwarted. and As Europe’s map gets drawn and redrawn several times over—very often in blood—Professor Liulevicius returns to several key themes that tie together this wide-ranging array of material:

Learn from your past experiences and precedents influence later maneuvering, and We live in a world shaped by the geopolitical problems that have endured over the centuries.
The pursuit is so difficult of The goal of In an international arena of constant change, stability is possible
How diplomatic protocols, customs, and protocols are used and Sometimes, approaches are just as important as the substance itself. of international questions and Their solutions
How crucial is the impact of The constantly evolving concept of Europe is one of the five participants in this five-way competition.-Diplomatic drama of the century

Vivid Images of The Actors Who Shaped Europe

Education not only in the United States, mais also in Denmark and Germany—with award-Outstanding teaching skills and extensive experience in the subject matter of This is the course. and It is a beautiful command of Both the visual and audio and audio media—Professor Liulevicius creates vivid images of The figures whose actions onstage and offstage helped to shape the Europe we now know, including:

Prince Klemens Von Metternich, the Austrian diplomat of distinction known as the “Coachman of Europe,” Who presided over the Congress of Vienna and Orchestrated many of Its results
Charles-Maurice de Talleyrand (the French statesman often called the greatest), of Diplomats but with political survival skills and Metternich was reportedly known for his duplicity reputation and made the following comment when he was informed of Talleyrand’s death, “I wonder what he meant by that?”
Otto von Bismarck (German Chancellor), the brilliant, pragmatic German and The most ruthless inventors of Realpolitik—the “politics of realism”—who spearheaded German unification under Kaiser Wilhelm I but whose complex arrangement of Interlocking alliances couldn’t withstand his departure by the young and rash Kaiser Wilhelm II
Georges Clemenceau (French Prime Minister) “the Tiger,” Who represented his country during the Paris Settlement and Legend has it that he was so dedicated to French security that he requested that his corpse be buried standing. and Face the Germany he so deeply distrusted, the better to warn if necessary
Vladimir Ilyich Lenin, the exiled Russian revolutionary whom the German high command shipped from neutral Switzerland back to Russia by train in order to infect the new Russia with revolution—with Lenin’s train car “sealed” and To protect Germany from his dangerous ideas, he is closely guarded
George F. Kennan (American historian) and Famous 1946 diplomat “Long Telegram” Moscow and The intellectual foundation was established by an anonymous 1947 article in Foreign Affairs magazine. of The United States’ Policy of “containment” of Soviet Union

Peace is better than war and Power: Diplomatic History of Europe, 1500–2000 underscores, the impact on history of Each of these figures—along with many others—was profound. Professor Liulevicius points out that even though our impact as citizens is less significant, it can still be crucial.

“Public participation in and Knowledge of foreign affairs—whether by ordinary citizens taking out a passport to travel, or seeking understanding of the past as well as the present in its diplomatic dimension—all of Perhaps this is also a diplomatic act of participation and The future is bright.

“This is an undertaking open to all of us: to seek to understand diplomatic history in its past and present as we seek to understand the scourge of war, even when it seems necessary; the profound gift of true peace, when it’s achieved; and the potentiality—as well as the perils—of the use of power.”

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