Radicals and Reactionaries in Twentieth-century International Thought

The history of international thought is a burgeoning field in International Relations, but so far it has mainly concentrated on the work of American and British 'realists' and 'idealists.' This book breaks new ground, moving beyond Anglophone thinkers and the mainstream traditions to examine the work of radicals and reactionaries from across the world. It includes original chapters on German conservatives and Italian socialists, Labour Party radicals and French fascists, as well as Italian and Japanese imperialists and Indian anti-colonialists. It explores the transnational transmission of theories and traditions of international thought, as well as their reception, adaptation and rejection by thinkers across Europe and Asia during the course of the twentieth century.

Ian Hall is a Professor of International Relations at Griffith University, Australia. His recent books include Dilemmas of Decline: British Intellectuals and World Politics, 1945-1975 (2012). His research focuses on the history of international thought and Indian foreign policy.