Title Russia and courtly Europe : ritual and the culture of diplomacy, 1648-1725 / Jan Hennings (University of Oxford)

Published Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2016

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Description 1 online resource Series New studies in European history New studies in European history. Contents Barbaric ceremonies? : Russia's places in early modern diplomacy -- Facts and fictions : the organisation of diplomatic practice -- Through the prism of ritual : Anglo-Russian encounters in the seventeenth century -- Stage and audience : the Russian Grand Embassy to Vienna in 1698 and Peter I visit to Paris in 1717 -- From insult to imperator : changes and continuities in the reign of Peter I Summary "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"-- Provided by publisher Bibliography Includes bibliographical references Notes Print version record Subject Diplomacy -- History -- 17th century Diplomacy -- History -- 18th century Political customs and rites -- Europe -- History Political customs and rites -- Russia -- History POLITICAL SCIENCE -- Government -- International. POLITICAL SCIENCE -- International Relations -- General. Courts and courtiers Diplomacy Diplomatic relations Kings and rulers Political customs and rites Protokoll Diplomatie SUBJECT Europe -- Foreign relations -- Russia Russia -- Foreign relations -- Europe Europe -- Kings and rulers -- History Russia -- Kings and rulers -- History Europe -- Court and courtiers -- History Russia -- Court and courtiers -- History Subject Europe Russia Russland Genre/Form History Form Electronic book ISBN 9781108114394 1108114393

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