Internet is considered an alternative source to study the history, mainly the history of diplomatic relations. The sites of the ministries of external relations around the world are analized: some attribute great importance to the history, with detailed retrospective analysis (Brazil, France, Mexico, Russia, Germany, United States); others do a selective analysis, or restricted to certain periods (Spain, Argentina, Italy, Belgium, Portugal, China, Japan); some emphasize the past, only showing historical information that are indispensable to the national image (Switzerland); and others show their history turned to the future (Britain).
Internet; History; Web sites of the Ministries of Foreign Affairs