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A highly informed insider's account of some of the 'honest men' as they sought, by fair means or foul, to get Britain its way in the world.

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He writes well and his tone is engagingly sardonic...an admirable diplomatic primer. -- Piers Brendon * SUNDAY TIMES *
This enjoyable book, by Briatin's former ambassador to Washington, consists of nine finely drawn studies of key diplomatic moments in British history. * OBSERVER *
The former British ambassador to the US weaves an interesting tale of power, deception, betrayal, espionage, intrigue and cunning...a must-read book for any astute observer of modern diplomacy. * CATHOLIC HERALD *

Getting Our Way

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      Publisher: Orion Publishing Co
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 9/30/2010 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9780753827161, 978-0753827161
      ISBN10: 0753827166
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      European history: medieval period, middle ages

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      A highly informed insider's account of some of the 'honest men' as they sought, by fair means or foul, to get Britain its way in the world.

      Trade Review
      He writes well and his tone is engagingly sardonic...an admirable diplomatic primer. -- Piers Brendon * SUNDAY TIMES *
      This enjoyable book, by Briatin's former ambassador to Washington, consists of nine finely drawn studies of key diplomatic moments in British history. * OBSERVER *
      The former British ambassador to the US weaves an interesting tale of power, deception, betrayal, espionage, intrigue and cunning...a must-read book for any astute observer of modern diplomacy. * CATHOLIC HERALD *

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