For the second edition of The Diplomat’s Dictionary, retired diplomat Freeman has gathered quotations from across the globe and throughout history that perhaps don’t exactly define terms but certainly give insight into what they really mean. This new edition is said to include 476 new entries, with emphasis on terms in use since 1994 (previous edition). The back of the book offers a list of persons quoted, a bibliography of the sources of the quotes, and an index. This is perhaps not an essential library purchase, but for writers of speeches and essays dealing with the topic of diplomacy, this would be a valuable desk source. It is a pleasure to dip into for whatever purpose. --Danise Hoover
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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 JournalDiplomacy 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
