Diplomacy

Diplomacy

Adam Watson

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Editorial:
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Año de edición:
2020
Materia
Política y gobierno
ISBN:
9781138157583
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Adam Watson traces the changing techniques of diplomacy from ancient times through the ’diplomatic society’ of Europe to the present global system.

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