Diplomacy
Diplomacy by Henry Kissinger is a monumental work of history and strategy that explores the evolution of international relations through the lens of one of the 20th century’s most influential statesmen. This 912-page hardcover, first published in 1994, blends historical narrative, political theory, and personal insight to trace the development of diplomacy from the 17th century to the post–Cold War world.
Kissinger examines:
- The rise of Realpolitik, from Richelieu and Bismarck to Nixon and Reagan
- The contrasting visions of Theodore Roosevelt’s pragmatism and Woodrow Wilson’s idealism
- The balance-of-power system in Europe and its collapse into two world wars
- The Cold War’s ideological standoff, nuclear brinkmanship, and eventual thaw
- His own role in shaping U.S. foreign policy, including détente with the Soviet Union and the opening to China
With erudition and unapologetic realism, Kissinger argues that national interest—not moral idealism—must guide foreign policy. He challenges readers to grapple with the complexities of power, security, and global leadership in an unpredictable world.
Perfect for readers of geopolitics, diplomatic history, and strategic thought, Diplomacy is both a scholarly tour de force and a provocative call for pragmatic statecraft.
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- Simon & Schuster
- 067165991X
- April 1, 1994
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- 912
- L 24.2cm x W 16.4cm x H 4.8cm
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Acceptable: All pages are intact; the cover is intact. The spine, cover, pages and dust jacket (if applicable) may show signs of considerable wear such as marks, wears, cuts, bends and crushes. Pages can include limited notes in pen or in highlighter, but the notes do not obscure the text. May have a remainder mark (usually black or red in colour and is usually a dot or line on the bottom of the book on the page edges).