Routledge - The Two Worlds of Nineteenth Century IR History

Explore a new global narrative for international relations history in this edited volume from Routledge. While many scholars view the nineteenth century as a long period of relative peace following 1815, this book offers a different perspective. The contributors argue that the century is temporally bifurcated, meaning it contains two distinct halves with very different patterns of behavior. By examining the mid-century discontinuity, also known as the pivot period, this work identifies a transition phase that occurred in Europe and across the globe. This shift changed how nations interacted in a very short span of time. This book is an essential resource for students and researchers looking to understand the changing dynamics of global politics and the structural shifts that defined the nineteenth century.