02136cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000090010610000570011524500250017226400510019730000470024833600260029533700260032133800360034750000310038350800770041452011820049153400450167365300350171865300380175385600430179110333UtSlPG20260610133241.0mcr n260607r2003||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aD5011 aDickinson, G. Lowesq(Goldsworthy Lowes),d1862-193214aThe European Anarchy 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2003  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2003-11-01  aProduced by Jonathan Ingram, Tony Towers and PG Distributed Proofreaders  a"The European Anarchy" by G. Lowes Dickinson is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book delves into the complex political relationships of European states from the 15th century onward, particularly focusing on issues surrounding international anarchy and the implications of Machiavellian principles in statecraft. It likely discusses themes such as the balance of power and the rivalries between nations, especially leading up to World War I.  The beginning of "The European Anarchy" introduces the reader to a pivotal moment in European history, marking the end of a world-order ideal and the acceptance of an anarchic system of sovereign states that began in the late 15th century. Dickinson emphasizes the role of mutual suspicion and fear in international relations, suggesting that without common law or authority, conflicts are inevitable. He critiques the persistence of these tensions in historical policies, particularly through the lens of major powers like Great Britain, Germany, and France, setting the stage for conflicts driven by the ambitions of nations rather than cooperative diplomacy. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aWorld War, 1914-1918 -- Causes  aEurope -- Politics and government40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/10333