Paradoxes of peace in nineteenth century Europe
Paradoxes of peace in nineteenth century Europe
- London Oxford University Press 2015
- 1 online resource
Includes bibliographical references and index.
The use of armed force in conflict is often presented as a 'mission for peace'. How did the word 'peace' come to mean war in certain contexts? When calling for peace, we are calling for a certain kind of peace, one recognized by the international community. Peace is a polemical concept and this book maps out the paradoxes to which peace gives rise.
9780191794292
Peace-building--History--Europe--19th century.
Peace.
Europe--Politics and government--19th century.
Europe--Foreign relations--1815-1871.
Europe--History--1789-1900.
JZ5554
327.17209409034 / PA-
Includes bibliographical references and index.
The use of armed force in conflict is often presented as a 'mission for peace'. How did the word 'peace' come to mean war in certain contexts? When calling for peace, we are calling for a certain kind of peace, one recognized by the international community. Peace is a polemical concept and this book maps out the paradoxes to which peace gives rise.
9780191794292
Peace-building--History--Europe--19th century.
Peace.
Europe--Politics and government--19th century.
Europe--Foreign relations--1815-1871.
Europe--History--1789-1900.
JZ5554
327.17209409034 / PA-