This book contains lectures given at the University of Edinburgh between the years of 1864 and 1889. The topics covered range from international diplomacy and political philosophy to the study of nationalism and the role of governments in domestic affairs. This is a must-read for anyone interested in political theory and the development of modern nation-states.

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