Paradoxes of peace in nineteenth century Europe

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" This book traces the conceptual history of peace in nineteenth century legal and political practice. It explores the role of the value of peace in shaping the public rhetoric and legitimizing action in general international relations, international law, international trade, colonialism, and armed conflict. Departing from the assumption that there is no peace as such, nor can there be, it examines the contradictory visions of peace that arise from conflict."(...)
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Auteur(s) / Autrice(s) du labo

• Thomas Hippler : Maître de conférences d’études germaniques à l’IEP de Lyon