Diplomaticheskii slovar (Dictionary of Diplomacy) In 2 Volumes

Moskva (Moscow): Gosudarstvennoe izdatel’stvo politicheskoi literatury, 1948. Hardcover. First edition; 10 ½ x 7 ½; vol. I pp. 855, vol. II pp. 995; blue leatherette over boards; gilt title and ruling; small bumps to corners and a bit of wear to tips of spine; an unfortunate attempt at front hinge repair of vol. I with a piece of old tape, resulting in crooked first gathering and starting of hinge, else relatively minor wear; overall very good condition.Published over a period of two years, between 1948 and 1950, in the aftermath of the Second World War, the massive dictionary covers international law terms, conventions and diplomatic relations, historic events, and major figures of world politics, from the 17th century to the date of publication.