Includes bibliographical references (p. [232]-238) and index.
Contents:
Introduction : more new diplomatic history -- The structure of a service. Why diplomacy? ; Entrance, training and promotion ; Family, sex and marriage -- Of cabbages and kings. Etiquette and 'face' ; Favourites and flunkeys ; Gossips, networks and news -- Beyond the call of duty. The grand tour ; From ancients to moderns ; War, ethnography and religion -- Conclusion: diplomacy transformed? -- Appendix A, Male diplomats 1750-1830 -- Appendix B, Female diplomats 1750-1830 -- Select primary source bibliography.
Summary:
Offers an analysis of the social, cultural and intellectual aspects of British diplomatic life through a study of the private and official papers of 50 men and women who served during the Enlightenment and French Revolution.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.