The Diplomat's Dictionary (Paperback)

~ Chas. W. Freeman Jr. (Author)

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"Fair, funny, and fiendish." -- Impact International

"The Diplomats Dictionary is an entertaining and informative collection of quotations and observations, a compilation of the lore of statecraft and diplomacy. An invaluable addition to any foreign policy and diplomacy collection, The Diplomats Dictionary provides prudent, clever witticisms and shrewd advice for foreign policy officials." -- The Midwest Book Review

"[An] Alphabetical collection of notable quotables from the world of international diplomacy. The authors observations go from the proverbial A to Z, starting with abruptness and ending with zeal." -- Negotiation Journal

Diplomacy means very different things to different people, different cultures, and different times. The Diplomat's Dictionary is an entertaining and informative collection of quotations and observations, a compilation of the lore of statecraft and diplomacy. An invaluable addition to any foreign policy and diplomacy collection, The Diplomat's Dictionary provides prudent, clever witticisms and shrewd advice for foreign policy officials. Practical and innovative, its utility extends as well to academics, legislators, speechwriters, military officers, business leaders, and students. Ambassador Freeman has created an impressive compilation of classic clips of wisdom, cautionary advice, and poignant commentary on the art of diplomacy from numerous cultures and eras. Drawing on personal experience, Freeman shares his reflections on the arts of suasion, diplomacy, and discretion. In particular, The Diplomat's Dictionary offers insights on complex and challenging cross-cultural negotiations. -- Midwest Book Review

Product Description

In this entertaining and informative collection, career diplomat Chas Freeman brings together keen observations, witty insights, shrewd advice, and classic words of wisdom on the art and practice of diplomacy. In so doing, this wide-ranging compendium draws on many cultures, ancient and modern. This revised edition adds about eighty new entries to the text. Like the first edition, it should be useful to "anyone who may be called upon to deal with complex and challenging situations in cross-cultural circumstances.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 320 pages
• Publisher: United States Institute of Peace; Revised Edition edition (May 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1878379666
• ISBN-13: 978-1878379665
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.4 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #145,854 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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27 of 33 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Nice quotes, but not a vital reference, July 12, 2001

By A Customer

Although there are some very clever and interesting quotes listed in Mr. Freeman's book, I wouldn't characterize it as a "must-have" for students, diplomats, or politicians. Better alphabetical quote books are to be had on the market. The index, for once, is actually helpful, and there is even a section of the book that tells you (albeit too briefly) about the people who are quoted. I respect Mr. Freeman and his experience in the diplomatic corps; I just wish he would have contributed more anecdotes and examples from that experience.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A keeper, February 15, 2006

By	history buff (Washington, DC) - See all my reviews

This is a first rate reference book and a good read to boot. It serves easily as the footnotes to Ambassador Freeman's other book, Arts of Power, and ranks up there with Bierce's Devil's Dictionary. I highly recommend it.