The Culture of French Revolutionary Diplomacy

This book examines the culture of the French diplomatic corps from 1789 to 1799. It analyzes how the French revolutionaries attempted, albeit unsuccessfully, to transform the diplomatic culture of the old regime, notably in etiquette, language and dress and how the ideology and dynamic of the Revolution affected certain aspects of international affairs.

Linda Frey is Professor of History at the University of Montana, US Marsha Frey is Professor of History at Kansas State University, US

1. Introduction.- 2. Mise en Scène: The Indictment.- 3. The Enemy Within: The Attack on Diplomats.- 4. The Revolutionary Theater of Power: Precedence and Etiquette.- 5. Instruments of the Revolution: Language and Dress.- 6. "Empire of Images": The Deployment of Symbols.- 7. "Quite in the Clouds": French Emissaries Abroad.- 8. Conclusion: Return to the Old