The Rise of Democracy
Revolution, War and Transformations in International Politics since 1776
Will be published approx. on 30. June 2026
Book
Paperback/Softback
264 pages
978-1-3995-7075-6 (ISBN)
Description
Little over 200 years ago, a quarter of a century of warfare with an 'outlaw state' brought the great powers of Europe to their knees. That state was the revolutionary democracy of France. Since then, there has been a remarkable transformation in the way democracy is understood and valued - today, it is the non-democractic states that are seen as rogue regimes. Now, Christopher Hobson explores democracy's remarkable rise from obscurity to centre stage in contemporary international relations.
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Edition
New in Paperback
Language
English
Place of publication
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 156 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-3995-7075-6 (9781399570756)
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Person
Christopher Hobson is Assistant Professor in the School of Political Science and Economics, Waseda University. He is also a Visiting Research Fellow at the United Nations University. Christopher previously worked as a Research Associate at the United Nations University (2010 - 2013); and as a Post-Doctoral Fellow in the Department of International Politics, Aberystwyth University (2008-2010). He holds a Ph.D. in Political Science and International Relations from the Australian National University.
Content
Preface; 1.Introduction: Beyond the 'End of History'; 2.Thucydidean Themes: Democracy in International Relations; 3.Fear and Faith: The Founding of the United States; 4.The Crucible of Democracy: The French Revolution; 5.Reaction, Revolution and Empire: The Nineteenth Century; 6. The Wilsonian Revolution: World War One; 7. From the Brink to 'Triumph': The Twentieth Century; 8. Conclusion: Democracy and Humility; Bibliography