Kissinger describes the ways in which the art of diplomacy and the balance of power created the world we live in.
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Simply the Best Book on Diplomacy in a Multi-Polar Environment A magnum opus - one among many - of Henry Kissinger. A long book, like the length of his Harvard thesis on which it is based - which was a record setter at Harvard - and the institution of the "Kissinger Rule" on limiting the length of theses at Harvard. The length of the book - it is necessary. It is well worth it. It is in-depth. It is a definitive study of diplomacy in a multi-polar environment. Entangling alliances. The construction and use of balance of power politics. Real Politik.more info
Re. GLBT "Speaking as someone who loathes Kissinger..." GLBT, with your use of the imflamatory jargon of revolution, words like "loathes", "evil", "insane", and "atrocities", you give yourself away as a "leading edge" or early boomer, i.e. those born between 1946-49 who considered themselves entitled to speak for the entire baby boom generation, and ultimately the nation. Most of the younger baby boomers were appalled at the arrogance and audacity of the leading edge boomers, and didn't appreciate your "leadership" and spokesmanship. Henry Kissinger was... more info
Shows historical roots of Kissinger's brand of diplomacy I enjoyed reading this book. Dr. Kissinger is, without saying, one of the most talented and accomplished diplomats that this nation has had. The fact that he ignited so much controversy on both the left and the right does much to confirm this view. In this book, he traces the evolution of international diplomacy from the 17th century. He begins with a discussion of Cardinal Richelieu, a talented practitioner of raison d'etat, which would later develop into realpolitik. Richelieu, though a French Catholic... more info
The World According to Henry Kissinger During his terms as foreign secretary and national security adviser Henry Kissinger was the ultimate bad guy. Nice to have such a chap around! All the frustrations during the Nixon and Ford Administrations could be directed at Henry Kissinger. But every bloke deserves a second chance.
In 1994 Kissinger wrote Diplomacy. It really is a brilliant piece of work!!Astonishing how a former secretary of state commands every detail of statemanship in foreign policy. Kissinger deals with the concepts of... more info
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