French Foreign Policy 1830-1848 by Joseph d'Haussonville

The second volume of Joseph d'Haussonville's authoritative history of French foreign policy during the July Monarchy under Louis-Philippe.

This comprehensive diplomatic history explores:

• François Guizot and Adolphe Thiers' contrasting diplomatic strategies
• The July Monarchy's quest for European balance and stability
• The Belgian Question and France's role in Belgian independence
• The Eastern Question and relations with the Ottoman Empire
• The Polish Question and European power dynamics
• France's complex relationships with Britain, Prussia, Russia, and Austria-Hungary
• The Concert of Nations and France's diplomatic positioning

Joseph d'Haussonville's masterful analysis reveals how Guizot and Thiers navigated France between revolutionary ideals and pragmatic diplomacy, avoiding hegemonic temptations while maintaining French influence in Europe. Essential reading for understanding 19th-century European diplomacy and the foundations of modern international relations.

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