The rise of democracy : revolution, war and transformations in international politics since 1776 / [electronic resource]
Hobson, Christopher(Professor of political science),author.
Explores democracy's remarkable rise from obscurity to centre stage in contemporary international relations, from the rogue democratic state of 18th Century France to Western pressures for countries throughout the world to democratise.
Specialized.
Specialized.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 221-244) and index.
Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 08 Aug 2016).
1. Introduction: beyond the 'end of history' -- 2. Thucydidean themes: democracy in international relations -- 3. Fear and faith: the founding of the United States -- 4. The crucible of democracy: the French revolution -- 5. Reaction, revolution and empire: the nineteenth century -- 6. The Wilsonian revolution: World War One -- 7. From the brink to 'triumph': the twentieth century -- 8. Conclusion: democracy and humility.
Explores democracy's remarkable rise from obscurity to centre stage in contemporary international relations, from the rogue democratic state of 18th Century France to Western pressures for countries throughout the world to democratise.
Democracy
Democracy.

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