Russia and Courtly Europe
：Ritual and the Culture of Diplomacy, 1648–1725
( New Studies in European History )
Publication subTitle ：Ritual and the Culture of Diplomacy, 1648–1725
Publication series ：New Studies in European History
Author： Jan Hennings
Publisher： Cambridge University Press
Publication year： 2016
E-ISBN: 9781108110310
P-ISBN(Paperback): 9781107050594
Subject： K History and Geography
Keyword： 历史、地理
Language： ENG
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Russia and Courtly Europe
Description
In this new book on early modern diplomacy, Jan Hennings explores the relationship between European powers and Russia beyond the conventional East-West divide from the Peace of Westphalia to the reign of Peter the Great. He examines how, at a moment of new departure in both Europe and Russia, the norms shaping diplomatic practice emerged from the complex relations and direct encounters within the world of princely courts rather than from incompatible political cultures. He makes clear the connections between dynastic representation, politics and foreign relations and shows that Russia, despite its perceived isolation and cultural distinctiveness, participated in the developments and transformations that were taking place more broadly in diplomacy. The central themes of this study are the interlocking manifestations of social hierarchy, monarchical honour and sovereign status in both text and ritual. Related issues of diplomatic customs, institutional structures, personnel, negotiation practice, international law, and the question of cultural transfer also figure prominently.
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