A Diplomatic Revolution: Algeria's Fight for Independence and the Origins of the

Description: A Diplomatic Revolution by Matthew Connelly Based on research spanning three continents and including, for the first time, the rebels own archives, this study offers a landmark re-evaluation of one of the great anti-colonial struggles as well as a model of the new international history. It will appeal to historians of post-colonial studies, twentieth-century diplomacy, Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Algeria sits at the crossroads of the Atlantic, European, Arab, and African worlds. Yet, unlike the wars in Korea and Vietnam, Algerias fight for independence has rarely been viewed as an international conflict. Even forty years later, it is remembered as the scene of a national drama that culminated with Charles de Gaulles decision to "grant" Algerians their independence despite assassination attempts, mutinies, and settler insurrection.Yet, as Matthew Connelly demonstrates, the war the Algerians fought occupied a world stage, one in which the U.S. and the USSR, Israel and Egypt, Great Britain, Germany, and China all played key roles.Recognizing the futility of confronting France in a purely military struggle, the Front de Libération Nationale instead sought to exploit the Cold War competition and regional rivalries, the spread of mass communications and emigrant communities, and the proliferation of international and non-governmental organizations. By harnessing the forces of nascent globalization they divided France internally and isolated it from the world community. And, by winning rights and recognition asAlgerias legitimate rulers without actually liberating the national territory, they rewrote the rules of international relations. Based on research spanning three continents and including,for the first time, the rebels own archives, this study offers a landmark reevaluation of one of the great anti-colonial struggles as well as a model of the new international history. It will appeal to historians of post-colonial studies, twentieth-century diplomacy, Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. A Diplomatic Revolution was winner of the 2003 Stuart L. Bernath Prize of the Society for Historians of American Foreign Relations, and the Akira IriyeInternational History Book Award, The Foundation for Pacific Quest. Notes 2002 American Historical Association George Louis Beer Prize and the Paul Birdsall Prize in European military and strategic history Author Biography Matthew Connelly is an Associate Professor of History at Columbia University. Table of Contents PART THREE: WAGING THE ALGERIAN WAR AS A WORLD WAR, 1956-1958; PART FOUR: WAGING THE ALGERIAN WAR AS A WORLD WAR, 1958-1960; PART FIVE: THE DOMESTICATION OF THE ALGERIAN QUESTION, 1960-1962; CONCLUSION: THE SENSE OF HISTORY Review "A brilliant volume of analysis, careful research, elegant writing, and the sensitive inclusion of multiple source materials ranging from demographic statistics to propaganda films."-- International Journal of African Historical Studies"A Diplomatic Revolution offers a fascinating argument based on a variety of multilingual and multi-archival sources that reflect the national discourse of the nations involved."--African Studies Review"An ambitious book that succeeds admirably in its argument...In scope, and persuasiveness, A Diplomatic Revolution is unlikely to be surpassed as the best book about the Algerian revolution for many years to come."--Journal of Cold War Studies"A. J.P. Taylor observed that historians talk so much about profound forces in order to avoid doing the detailed work (p 141) Connelly is not one of them. His multiarchival research is impressive, especially his pioneering work in the recently available Algerian records. Above all, he has taken an innovative analytical approach, an engaging alternative to traditional diplomatic historiography."-- The International History Review"In concentrating on the international dimension, Connelly weaves into his story the changing roles of the United States, Gamal Abdel Nassers Egypt, Morocco, and Tunisia; the ebb and flow of FLN relations with the soviet bloc; and much more."--Foreign Affairs"Connellys book is not a comprehensive history of the Algerian war, but a meticulous reconstruction of the global environment in which it occurred. By recasting the Algerian revolution as a contest between competeing transnational systems he has shined a welcome new light on a struggle that has long been treated, for practical purposes, as an episode in the history of Fance and its empire, without suficient reference to the rest of the world, whose interestswere most decidedly in play."-- Strategic Insights"This extensively researched study will provide extremely valuable information to scholars of decolonization, and represents a major contribution to the history of what one of the belligerent parties, France, only officially recognized as a war in October 1999."--Journal of Military History Promotional 2002 American Historical Association George Louis Beer Prize and the Paul Birdsall Prize in European military and strategic history Prizes Winner of 2002 American Historical Association George Louis Beer Prize and the Paul Birdsall Prize in European military and strategic history. Long Description Algeria sits at the crossroads of the Atlantic, European, Arab, and African worlds. Yet, unlike the wars in Korea and Vietnam, Algerias fight for independence has rarely been viewed as an international conflict. Even forty years later, it is remembered as the scene of a national drama that culminated with Charles de Gaulles decision to "grant" Algerians their independence despite assassination attempts, mutinies, and settler insurrection. Yet, as Matthew Connelly demonstrates, the war the Algerians fought occupied a world stage, one in which the U.S. and the USSR, Israel and Egypt, Great Britain, Germany, and China all played key roles. Recognizing the futility of confronting France in a purely military struggle, the Front deLibération Nationale instead sought to exploit the Cold War competition and regional rivalries, the spread of mass communications and emigrant communities, and the proliferation of international and non-governmental organizations. By harnessing the forces of nascent globalization they divided France internally and isolated it from the world community. And, by winning rights and recognition as Algerias legitimate rulers without actually liberating the national territory, they rewrote therules of international relations. Based on research spanning three continents and including, for the first time, the rebels own archives, this study offers a landmark reevaluation of one of the great anti-colonial struggles as well as a model of the new international history. Itwill appeal to historians of post-colonial studies, twentieth-century diplomacy, Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. A Diplomatic Revolution was winner of the 2003 Stuart L. Bernath Prize of the Society for Historians of American Foreign Relations, and the Akira Iriye International History Book Award, The Foundation for Pacific Quest. Review Text "A brilliant volume of analysis, careful research, elegant writing, and the sensitive inclusion of multiple source materials ranging from demographic statistics to propaganda films."-- International Journal of African Historical Studies"A Diplomatic Revolution offers a fascinating argument based on a variety of multilingual and multi-archival sources that reflect the national discourse of the nations involved."--African Studies Review"An ambitious book that succeeds admirably in its argument.... In scope, and persuasiveness, A Diplomatic Revolution is unlikely to be surpassed as the best book about the Algerian revolution for many years to come."--Journal of Cold War Studies"A. J.P. Taylor observed that historians talk so much about profound forces in order to avoid doing the detailed work (p 141) Connelly is not one of them. His multiarchival research is impressive, especially his pioneering work in the recently available Algerian records. Above all, he has taken an innovative analytical approach, an engaging alternative to traditional diplomatic historiography."-- The International History Review"In concentrating on the international dimension, Connelly weaves into his story the changing roles of the United States, Gamal Abdel Nassers Egypt, Morocco, and Tunisia; the ebb and flow of FLN relations with the soviet bloc; and much more." --Foreign Affairs"Connellys book is not a comprehensive history of the Algerian war, but a meticulous reconstruction of the global environment in which it occurred. By recasting the Algerian revolution as a contest between competeing transnational systems he has shined a welcome new light on a struggle that has long been treated, for practical purposes, as an episode in the history of Fance and its empire, without suficient reference to the rest of the world, whose interestswere most decidedly in play."-- Strategic Insights"This extensively researched study will provide extremely valuable information to scholars of decolonization, and represents a major contribution to the history of what one of the belligerent parties, France, only officially recognized as a war in October 1999."--Journal of Military History"An ambitious book that succeeds admirably in its argument.... In scope, and persuasiveness, A Diplomatic Revolution is unlikely to be surpassed as the best book about the Algerian revolution for many years to come."--Journal of Cold War Studies"Connellys book is not a comprehensive history of the Algerian war, but a meticulous reconstruction of the global environment in which it occurred. By recasting the Algerian revolution as a contest between competeing transnational systems he has shined a welcome new light on a struggle that has long been treated, for practical purposes, as an episode in the history of Fance and its empire, without suficient reference to the rest of the world, whose interestswere most decidedly in play."-- Strategic Insights"A brilliant volume of analysis, careful research, elegant writing, and the sensitive inclusion of multiple source materials ranging from demographic statistics to propaganda films."-- International Journal of African Historical Studies"In concentrating on the international dimension, Connelly weaves into his story the changing roles of the United States, Gamal Abdel Nassers Egypt, Morocco, and Tunisia; the ebb and flow of FLN relations with the soviet bloc; and much more." --Foreign Affairs"This extensively researched study will provide extremely valuable information to scholars of decolonization, and represents a major contribution to the history of what one of the belligerent parties, France, only officially recognized as a war in October 1999."--Journal of Military History"A Diplomatic Revolution offers a fascinating argument based on a variety of multilingual and multi-archival sources that reflect the national discourse of the nations involved."--African Studies Review"A. J.P. Taylor observed that historians talk so much about profound forces in order to avoid doing the detailed work (p 141) Connelly is not one of them. His multiarchival research is impressive, especially his pioneering work in the recently available Algerian records. Above all, he has taken an innovative analytical approach, an engaging alternative to traditional diplomatic historiography."-- The International History Review Review Quote "This extensively researched study will provide extremely valuable information to scholars of decolonization, and represents a major contribution to the history of what one of the belligerent parties, France, only officially recognized as a war in October 1999."--Journal of MilitaryHistory Details ISBN0195170954 Short Title DIPLOMATIC REVOLUTION Language English ISBN-10 0195170954 ISBN-13 9780195170955 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 965.046 Year 2003 Subtitle Algerias Fight for Independence and the Origins of the Post-Cold War Era Imprint Oxford University Press Inc Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States DOI 10.1604/9780195170955 UK Release Date 2003-11-20 AU Release Date 2003-11-20 NZ Release Date 2003-11-20 US Release Date 2003-11-20 Author Matthew Connelly Publisher Oxford University Press Inc Publication Date 2003-11-20 Alternative 9780195145137 Illustrations 8 pp halftones, 1 map Audience Tertiary & Higher Education Pages 424 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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