The Historicity of International Politics

Imperialism and the Presence of the Past

Klaus Schlichte editor Stephan Stetter editor

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Cambridge University Press

Published:13th Jul '23

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This book shows how historical trajectories have shaped international politics, covering a wide range of imperial and (post-) colonial settings.

The past is constantly present, not least in the study of imperialism and imperial forms of power in international politics. This volume shows how historical trajectories have shaped international affairs covering a wide range of imperial and (post-) colonial settings in international politics, substantiating the claim that imperial and colonial legacies - and how they have transformed over time - are foundational to the historicity of international politics. It contributes to debates on the role of history in International Relations (IR) by combining theoretical arguments on the role of history through the concept of 'historicity' with concrete empirical analyses on a wide range of imperial and colonial legacies. This volume also advances interdisciplinary perspectives on this topic by fostering dialogue with Historical Sociology and Global History. It will interest scholars and advanced students of IR, historical sociology and global politics, especially those working on the history of international politics, and the legacies of colonialism and imperialism.

ISBN: 9781009199056

Dimensions: 229mm x 152mm x 19mm

Weight: 633g

280 pages