Women, Diplomacy and International Politics since 1500

Women, Diplomacy and International Politics since 1500 explores the role of women as agents of diplomacy in the trans-Atlantic world since the early modern age. Chapters cover a wide range of geographical contexts, including Europe, Russia, Britain and the United States, and trace the diversity of women¿s activities and the significance of their contributions. Through a selection of case studies, the book throws into new perspective the operations of political power in local and national domains. This book is essential reading for all those interested in the history of diplomacy and the rise of international politics over the past five centuries.