In this book leading scholar Andrew J. Williams examines contemporary liberal thinking on the ending of wars and puts it into its historical context. Using a vast range of archival material, he examines the main strategies used by liberal states to consolidate their gains in the aftermath of war and prevent conflict re-occurring.

Andrew J. Williams is Emeritus Professor of International Relations at the University of St Andrews. He is an international historian and conflict analyst. He has also acted in a consultancy role and as a trainer on courses for diplomats in mediation and conflict resolution techniques for various international organizations in Europe and Africa. Between 1993-2001 he was a member of a 2nd track conflict resolution team in the Moldova/ Transdniestria conflict.

Preface

Introduction

Chapter 1: The roots of liberalism and its evolution until 1914

Chapter 2: Liberalism and thinking about war and peace: Twentieth and Twenty - First Centuries

Chapter 3: Reparations

Chapter 4: Reconstruction until the Marshall Plan

Chapter 5: Reconstruction after the Marshall Plan

Chapter 6: Retribution - the logics of justice and peace

Chapter 7: Restorative justice, reconciliation and resolution

Conclusion: Making the World Safe for Democracy?

Index