American Diplomats in Russia: Case Studies in Orphan Diplomacy, 1916-1919

by William T. Allison

Overview

Anti-Bolshevism, the Allied war effort, German domination, American hegemony—these issues and many more occupied the daily activities of American diplomats in revolutionary Russia. Left with little instruction from Washington and often exposed to danger, the American diplomats took it upon themselves to deal with the chaotic situation. In this unique study, Allison looks at the careers of specific diplomats and at their personal and political agendas, showing how their prejudices often biased their judgment and influenced their actions.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780275958633
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date:	08/21/1997
Series:	Praeger Studies in Diplomacy and Strategic Thought
Pages:	208
Product dimensions:	6.14(w) x 9.21(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

WILLIAM ALLISON is Chair of the Department of History and Political Science at St. Francis College, Indiana.

Table of Contents

The Setting
The Ambassador
The Embassy Counselor
The Consul General at Moscow
The Next Consul General
Our Man in Archangel
Orphan Diplomats
Notes
Bibliography

Editorial Reviews

A study of American diplomats caught in the midst of revolution in Russia, focusing on their relationship with the Wilson administration and their role in policy making. Separate chapters describe the experiences of six diplomats in different cities, with overview and conclusion chapters. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

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