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The Culture of French Revolutionary Diplomacy

In the Face of Europe

Palgrave Macmillan
  • Describes the culture of French revolutionary diplomacy
  • References private papers of diplomats and other archival materials
  • Raises important questions about how diplomats respond to the demands of ideological conformity

Part of the book series: Studies in Diplomacy and International Relations (SID)

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Table of contents (8 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xi
  2. Introduction

    • Linda Frey, Marsha Frey
    Pages 1-21
  3. Mise en Scène: The Indictment

    • Linda Frey, Marsha Frey
    Pages 23-63
  4. The Enemy Within: The Attack on Diplomats

    • Linda Frey, Marsha Frey
    Pages 65-95
  5. Instruments of the Revolution: Language and Dress

    • Linda Frey, Marsha Frey
    Pages 141-176
  6. “Empire of Images”: The Deployment of Symbols

    • Linda Frey, Marsha Frey
    Pages 177-217
  7. “Quite in the Clouds”: French Emissaries Abroad

    • Linda Frey, Marsha Frey
    Pages 219-257
  8. Conclusion: Return to the Old

    • Linda Frey, Marsha Frey
    Pages 259-285
  9. Back Matter

    Pages 287-300

About this book

This book examines the culture of the French diplomatic corps from 1789 to 1799. It analyzes how the French revolutionaries attempted, albeit unsuccessfully, to transform the diplomatic culture of the old regime, notably in etiquette, language and dress and how the ideology and dynamic of the Revolution affected certain aspects of international affairs.

Authors and Affiliations

  • Department of History, University of Montana, Missoula, MT, USA

    Linda Frey

  • Department of History, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS, USA

    Marsha Frey

About the authors

Linda Frey is Professor of History at the University of Montana, US

Marsha Frey is Professor of History at Kansas State University, US

Bibliographic Information

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eBook USD 139.00
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  • Read on any device
  • Instant download
  • Own it forever
Softcover Book USD 179.99
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  • Compact, lightweight edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Free shipping worldwide - see info
Hardcover Book USD 179.99
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Durable hardcover edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Free shipping worldwide - see info

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