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. Introduction2. Mise en Scène: The Indictment 3. The Enemy Within: The Attack on Diplomats4. The Revolutionary Theater of Power: Precedence and Etiquette5. Instruments of the Revolution: Language and Dress6. - Empire of Images: - The Deployment of Symbols7.  -Quite in the Clouds:- French Emissaries Abroad8. Conclusion: Return to the Old