Power Politics, Diplomacy, and the Avoidance of Hostilities Between England and the United States in Wake of the Civil War
Using archival sources, this study documents the delicate diplomatic negotiations between England and the United States during a period of great of tensions and threat of war.
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". . . a fascinating study of the delicate diplomatic negotiations between the two nations at a time of great tensions and threats of war. The British provision of corsairs to the Confederacy, followed by Britain's unwillingness to pay war reparations to the victorious North, sparked a bitter feud that almost erupted in armed hostilities. Celozzi Baldelli, working with extensive archival sources, documents the heroic efforts of teams of diplomats from several countries who labored to find a way to keep the peace." - Robert Orsi
Table of Contents
Table of Contents:
Prologue by Alberto Monticone
Introduction
Part I - The Search for an Agreement
1. The Great New and Unexpected Event: The Significance of the New Arbitration Procedures; The Terms of the Controversy
2. The International Implications of the Anglo-American Controversy: The Crisis of the 1870s and England's Difficulties; The Apprehensions of the English and American Public Opinion
3. The Treaty of Washington: The Crisis of the Orient and Grant's Message; The Washington High Commission; The Selection of Arbitration Procedures
4. The Formation of the Arbitration Commissions: From Signatures to Ratification; The Arbitration Tribunal of Geneva; The Joint Commission
Part II - the Execution of the Treaty
5. The Actions of the Arbitration Commissions: Jurisdictions; American Requests and English Reactions; The Parliamentary Debate and Global Policy
6. The Role of Public Opinion: The Orientation of the Press; The Extra-Judicial Negotiations
7. Problems and Solutions: The Counter Case; The Additional Article Addressing Indirect Damages
8. The Decisions of the Arbitration Commissions: The Arbitration Award of June 19; The Verdict of September 14 and English Public Opinion; Payments to Private Parties and Insurance Companies
Conclusion, Abbreviations, Bibliography
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