International Relations in Europe, 1689-1789

Shennan examines the changing criteria upon which European relations were based between 1689 and 1789, a complex period which saw:* the decline of dynasticism* the emergence of economic power as a concomitant of military might* the growth of British influence* the dawn of nationalismFor easy reference, this book also contains extensive chronologies of the important battles, treaties and alliances of the period, along with a list of further reading.