The Culture of Diplomacy

This is an original study of British diplomacy in the age of the Enlightenment and the French Revolution. It examines the social, cultural and intellectual aspects of diplomatic life and practice between 1750 and 1830.

This is an original study of British diplomacy in the age of the Enlightenment and the French Revolution. It examines the social, cultural and intellectual aspects of diplomatic life and practice between 1750 and 1830.

This is not a traditional international relations text that deals with war, trade or power politics. Instead, this book offers an authoritative analysis of the social, cultural and intellectual aspects of diplomatic life in the age of the Enlightenment and the French Revolution. It authoritatively illustrates several modes of Britain’s engagement with Europe, whether political, artistic, scientific, literary or cultural.Mori consults an impressively wide range of sources for this study including the private and official papers of 50 men and women in the British diplomatic service. Attention is given to topics rarely covered in diplomatic history such as the work and experiences of women and issues of national, regional and European identityThis book will be essential reading for students and lecturers of the history of International Relations and will offer a fascinating insight in to the world of diplomatic relations to all those with an interest in British and European history.

Introduction- New Diplomatic HistoryPart I: The Structure of a Service1. Why Diplomacy?2. Education, Training and Promotion3. Family, Sex and MarriagePart II: Of Cabbages and Kings4. Etiquette and Face5. Favourites and Flunkeys6. Gossips, Networks and NewsPart III: Beyond the Call of Duty7. The Grand Tour8. From Ancients to Moderns9. War, Ethnography and ReligionConclusion: Diplomacy Transformed?Appendix A: Male DiplomatsAppendix B: Female DiplomatsBibliography