Anglo-American Isthmian Diplomacy 1815-1915
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The Making of Modern Law: Foreign, Comparative and International Law, 1600-1926, brings together foreign, comparative, and international titles in a single resource. Its International Law component features works of some of the great legal theorists, including Gentili, Grotius, Selden, Zouche, Pufendorf, Bijnkershoek, Wolff, Vattel, Martens, Mackintosh, Wheaton, among others. The materials in this archive are drawn from three world-class American law libraries: the Yale Law Library, the George Washington University Law Library, and the Columbia Law Library. Now for the first time, these high-quality digital scans of original works are available via print-on-demand, making them readily accessible to libraries, students, independent scholars, and readers of all ages. +++++++++++++++ The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to insure edition identification: +++++++++++++++ Yale Law Library LP3Y0017700 19160101 The Making of Modern Law: Foreign, Comparative, and International Law, 1600-1926 "To this essay was awarded the Justin Winsor prize in American history for 1914." "This study was originally written as a thesis... for the degree of doctor of philosophy at Leland Stanford junior university."--Pref. Washington; London: American Historical Association; Humphrey Milford Oxford University Press, 1916 xii, 356 p. double map. 20 cm United StatesUnited Kingdom
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THE THESIS
This book investigates the complex diplomatic relations between Great Britain and the United States concerning the Isthmus of Panama during a pivotal century of expansion and geopolitical maneuvering. Drawing on extensive archival research, Mary Wilhelmine Williams, a historian recognized for her work on American diplomatic history, presents a detailed account of the negotiations, treaties, and underlying political currents that shaped Anglo-American involvement in Central America. The study focuses on the period from the end of the Napoleonic Wars to the eve of World War I, a time marked by competing interests in canal construction and regional influence.
THE SCOPE MAP
- The evolution of Anglo-American diplomacy regarding Central American transit routes.
- Analysis of key treaties and agreements, including the Clayton-Bulwer Treaty and its subsequent modifications.
- Examination of the political and economic motivations driving both British and American policy.
- The role of the Isthmus of Panama in broader international relations and the balance of power.
- The historical context of the Panama Canal's conception and construction from a diplomatic perspective.
- Primary source materials and historical scholarship informing the analysis.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
This study is recognized as a foundational academic work on Anglo-American diplomacy concerning the Isthmus of Panama. Its detailed examination of primary sources and thorough historical analysis have made it a valuable resource for scholars of American diplomatic history and international relations. The book's meticulous approach to the subject matter provides a comprehensive understanding of the geopolitical forces at play during the 19th and early 20th centuries. It is often cited for its depth and the clarity with which it presents complex historical events.
Page Count:
376
Publication Date:
2013-09-01
Publisher:
Creative Media Partners, LLC
ISBN-10:
1289340374
ISBN-13:
9781289340377
Non-Fiction
History
Diplomacy
International relations
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