Includes bibliographical references (pages 213-237) and index.
1. International theorist -- 'Sage of Sissinghurst' -- The western diplomatic tradition -- A theorist in his time -- International and political theory -- 2. Diplomat -- Father and son -- Peacemaking and a new world -- Home and abroad -- Man of letters and MP -- Diplomatic reflection and diaries -- 3. Liberal realism -- Oxford and the classics -- The classical canon -- A 'middle course' -- Continuity or departure? -- 4. International order -- Imperium to dominion -- The elements of foreign policy -- National character and prestige -- The balance of power -- Nation-states and the international idea -- Principle and practice -- 5. Diplomacy -- 'Theory' and 'shape' -- The ideal diplomat -- Tribal times to golden age -- Old and new forms -- National diplomatic styles -- The twentieth century and after -- Liberal realism reaffirmed -- 6. European security, 1919-39 -- 'Dangerously angry' and 'dangerously afraid' -- The spirit of Locarno -- Hitler and the furor teutonicus -- A resurgent Italy -- 'Collective defence' and the League of Nations -- 'The Foreign Office mind' -- 7. Federalism and peace -- Pan-Europa or federal union? -- The new Europe -- Forms of integration -- World commonwealth -- A slow growth -- The creation of peace -- 8. Practice and theory -- Stealing a march on power -- Prophecy and patience.
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"This is a study on the thought of Sir Harold Nicolson (1886-1968) and Nicolson's contribution to the theory and practice of international relations"--Provided by publisher.