Debating Foreign Policy in the Renaissance: Speeches on War and Peace by Frances

Description: FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE Debating Foreign Policy in the Renaissance by Marco Cesa This book brings together 11 pairs of opposing speeches on foreign policy written by Florentine statesman and historian Francesco Guicciardini (14831540), freshly translated with new commentary. Collectively, they constitute a remarkable collection of debates on war, peace, alliance and more. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This book brings together 11 pairs of opposing speeches on foreign policy written by Florentine statesman and historian Francesco Guicciardini (14831540), freshly translated with new commentary. Collectively, they constitute a remarkable collection of debates on war, peace, alliance and more. Incisive and elegant, the debates contain an early formulation of concepts such as the balance of power and the security dilemma ideas that are still in international politics today. This book highlights the importance of Guicciardinis work for the evolution of international theory and explains why he, alongside Machiavelli, should be considered a leading figure of Realism. Flap A marvellous window into both the world of Renaissance diplomacy and the origins of thought about the international system.Christopher Hill, University of CambridgeA remarkable collection of debates on foreign policy from the works of GuicciardiniThis book brings together 11 pairs of opposing speeches on foreign policy written by Florentine statesman and historian Francesco Guicciardini (1483−1540), many of which have never been rendered into English before. As a whole, they constitute a remarkable collection of debates on war, peace, alliance and the like that have continued relevance in contemporary international politics. Incisive and elegant, the debates perform an analytical function that goes well beyond the rhetorical canons of humanist historiography and contains an early formulation of concepts such as the balance of power and the security dilemma.As such, this book highlights the importance of Guicciardinis work for the evolution of international theory and explains why he, like Machiavelli, should be considered one of the leading figures of Realism applied to modern international politics.Marco Cesa is Professor of International Relations at the University of Bologna.[Please note change to credit line]Cover image: The Peace of Bologna, with Pope Clement VII andEmperor Charles V, 1529. By Marco Vecellio © akg-images/CameraphotoCover design:[EUP logo]edinburghuniversitypress.com [please note new web address]ISBN 978-1-4744-1504-0Barcode Author Biography Marco Cesa is Professor of International Relations in the University of Bologna. Table of Contents Introduction; 1. On Whether or Not the Florentines Should Wage War against the Church; 2. On Whether or Not the Florentines Should Accept the Peace Agreement That the Duke of Milan Is Offering; 3. On Whether or Not the Florentines Should Launch a War of Aggression against Lucca; 4. On Whether or Not the King of France Should Make Peace with the Duke of Milan; 5. On Whether or Not the Venetians Should Sign an Offensive Alliance with the King of France; 6. On Whether the Venetians Should Ally with the King of the Romans or Stick to the Alliance with the King of France; 7. On Whether the Venetians Should Ally with the Emperor or Stick to the Alliance with the King of France; 8. On Whether the Emperor Should Be Magnanimous towards the King of France, Whom He Holds Prisoner, or Impose Severe Terms on Him; 9. On Whether or Not the Venetians Should Make an Agreement with the Emperor or Risk War against Him; 10. On Whether the Pope Should Make an Agreement with the Emperor or Wage War against Him; 11. On Whether the Emperor Should Make an Agreement with the Italian States or the King of France; Index. Review A marvellous window into both the world of Renaissance diplomacy and the origins of thought about the international system.--Christopher Hill, University of Cambridge Promotional A remarkable critical collection of 11 foreign policy debates by Francesco Guicciardini Long Description This book brings together 11 pairs of opposing speeches on foreign policy written by Florentine statesman and historian Francesco Guicciardini (1483-1540), freshly translated with new commentary. Collectively, they constitute a remarkable collection of debates on war, peace, alliance and more. Incisive and elegant, the debates contain an early formulation of concepts such as the balance of power and the security dilemma - ideas that are still in international politics today. This book highlights the importance of Guicciardinis work for the evolution of international theory and explains why he, alongside Machiavelli, should be considered a leading figure of Realism. Review Quote "A marvellous window into both the world of Renaissance diplomacy and the origins of thought about the international system." -- Christopher Hill, University of Cambridge Promotional "Headline" A remarkable critical collection of 11 foreign policy debates by Francesco Guicciardini Description for Reader A remarkable collection of debates on foreign policy from the works of Guicciardini, freshly translated with new commentary This book brings together 11 pairs of opposing speeches on foreign policy written by Florentine statesman and historian Francesco Guicciardini (1483-1540). Collectively, they constitute a remarkable collection of debates on war, peace, alliance and more. Incisive and elegant, the debates contain an early formulation of concepts such as the balance of power and the security dilemma - ideas that are still in international politics today. This book highlights the importance of Guicciardinis work for the evolution of international theory and explains why he, alongside Machiavelli, should be considered a leading figure of Realism. Description for Sales People Translates and comments on Guicciardinis most important antilogies - arguments formed of paired speeches: one in favour, one against - on pressing international issues like war, peace and alliance Shows Guicciardinis themes and criteria still constitute the backbone of several foreign policy debates today Description for Teachers/Educators International Relations, Foreign Policy, as well as Political Theory, Political Philosophy, and Early Modern European History Details ISBN1474415040 Publisher Edinburgh University Press ISBN-10 1474415040 ISBN-13 9781474415040 Format Hardcover Pages 192 Year 2017 Imprint Edinburgh University Press Subtitle Speeches on War and Peace by Francesco Guicciardini Place of Publication Edinburgh Country of Publication United Kingdom Publication Date 2017-01-31 DEWEY 327.0903 Edited by Marco Cesa Affiliation University of Bologna Short Title Debating Foreign Policy in the Renaissance Language English UK Release Date 2017-01-31 NZ Release Date 2017-01-31 Author Marco Cesa Audience General AU Release Date 2017-04-19 Alternative 9781474437806 Illustrations Illustrations We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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