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 Very insightful - not just a rehash of events. February 21, 1998
3 out of 7 found this review helpful
Overall the book was great. I found the book a little hard to read at times, particularly the treatment of pre-WWI events. It picked up nicely after WWII, and the discussion of Vietnam was fascinating. Most interesting to me was the "behind the scenes" look at foreign policy development and proof that it is easier for critics to throw stones at decisions people make than to actually make the decisions.
Great analysis on global policy May 29, 2001
1 out of 13 found this review helpful
This is really great book which describes history of global politics and the roots of diplomacy giving brief identification internationally for college students.
The best manual ever written on international relations August 25, 1997
In this book, the US Secretary of State clearly reveals how international relations work and help us to undertand why is the world in such a way nowadays.This book is a reading that all international relations student must read. It is the perfect manual to understand international relations since 17th. century through the post Cold War World. Sincere congratulations to Mr. Kissinger.
best present ever got !! January 14, 1997
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
this masterpiece is a most objective observation of early classic diplomacy to now-days ultra modern diplomacy & intl' relashions
Excellent analysis and clear insight July 10, 2008
Mr. D. Horsley (Brighton)
Diplomacy is a very rare book, in that it blends a great expertise of History and personal experience of international relations together. The book takes you through on a rollercoaster ride of histroy from Richelieu to the 1990's. It is very clear that Kissinger admires Bismarck and Metternich who were on the whole very successful in keeping Europe stable for a significant period of time. The writing is fluid and cathing, and makes one think about each sentence in a analytical manner. I hope that such a book can be replicated in the future, and that before he dies he will be able to do a second edition, which would include 9/11, Afghanistan and Iraq.
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