International history was one of the midwives of the discipline of International Relations (IR), and history has remained a key component of IR scholarship. As quarry for data, testing ground for theory and site of investigation, history has long been one of the unacknowledged partners of IR. Unacknowledged, but still formative and a constant presence. This handbook offers a unique resource, capturing the state of the discipline and providing a point of departure for future discussions. Through 9 sections, the contributors seek to speak to the broader concerns within IR scholarship, exploring:Theories and philosophies of history in IRApproaches and perspectives to historical IRMethodologies and MethodsChanges, Crises and ContinuitiesA World before StatesA World of StatesA World of EmpiresPolitical Thought and Historical IRDisciplinary Histories The last two decades has witnessed both a substantial increase in the scope of historical IR scholarship and in the sophistication of methodological approaches to history. Drawing the field together, this handbook will be an essential resource for students and scholars alike. | Routledge Handbook Of Historical International Relations by Benjamin De Carvalho, Hardcover | Indigo Chapters