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Summary: Kissinger's Bias
Review: No doubt that this is the best diplomatic history yet written. Yet, I should say he shows his bias, which developed from his experience of being discriminated against as a Jewish adolescent in Germany, when he reconsiders the world order in the last chapter. This also amplifies his analysis of Japan as a former Axis ally, in which he mentions the Prime Minister MIYAZAWA in page 827. I should say it shows Dr. Kissinger's more superficial understanding of Japan, compared with that of Europe. With this bias to old Axis countries, he might have backlashed against Germany and Japan, and it also affected his compassionate approach to China, which has been justified by America's ambiguous exceptionalism.
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Summary: Insightful on Past American/European Foreign Policy
Review: Read It!!! Dr. Kissenger presents a truly insightful introduction to past American Foreign Policy and how it has influenced and been influened by other nations. At the same time, he presents a historical survey of European diplomacy beginning with The Thirty Year's War to the end of the Cold War. He concludes with his own analysis of future global diplomacy. Though not the definitive work on the subject, I recommend this book for two reasons: Information and Events. BE ADVISED this is not a history of statecraft per se; however, it does cover enough political history of the past 3 centuries so the general reader can follow and enjoy it. I recommend this book for anyone who wants to learn more about the political world we inhabit. Reading DIPLOMACY can help one have a better grasp of today's foreign policy issues. In addition, I recommend Dr. Kissenger's book because it brings YOU, the reader, into some behind-the-scenes events that helped to shape America and world we live in. People, like Dr. Kissenger, who have helped to influence history can do this; however, not many people can write well enough to interest a general audience. Fortunately, he does. I enjoyed feeling like I was there when great political events like the Beijing Summit or the Paris Peace Accords happened. I think you would to. So, if you're interested in having an above average knowledge of foreign affairs, I suggest you read DIPLOMACY. If you're a student of Political Science, History, International Affairs, or some other related field, I highly advise you read DIPLOMACY. Either way, I think you'll enjoy it.
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Summary: Kissinger has a good grasp of history
Review: In his book Diplomacy, Henry Kissinger uses his vast knowledge of the art of diplomacy and applies it to the most important periods in history of the last 200 years. For many, the key points of history are highlighted by wars, Kissinger tells the story of those who worked to avoid, or sometimes initiate, wars and how they rebuilt international relations after conclict. His analysis of their actions is an asset for anyone studying world diplomacy. He shows the origins of many of the philosophies used in the diplomacy of today. For those with an interest in history, diplomacy or political science, this book is a must.
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Summary: Kissinger is a gift from whom we should be eager to learn.
Review: Henry Kissinger has a profound proclivity for understanding the socio-psychological aspects of global community. He is a great diplomat from whom we should all listen very carefully.
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Summary: Diplomacy, by Henry Kissinger, a fine reading experience
Review: Diplomacy is an absorbing book that captivates the reader in such a way that makes you read this book over and over again. This masterful analysis of almost 200 years of world diplomacy, is the most elegant study of Western diplomacy I have ever read, and those with an insterest on foreign affairs, may agree with me. Henry Kissinger, in a very detailed account of the art of diplomacy, exposes the very nature and principles of the foreign policy of United States. Brilliant in its analysis and without a doubt a classic, this book is the most important and influential work on foreign affairs in more than 40 years. I read it four times, and simply, this is a book that I will treasure for years.
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Summary: LIES LIES LIES
Review: Dispite the fact that history has been altered in this book, Kissinger fails to achive his goal, to propagandize the American tactic and policy of his era and after. The title of this this book book should be at least "Uncle Sam's Farm of animals".
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Summary: intellectually insightful
Review: a must for all policy and diplomatic
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Summary: A great book
Review: Even if you don't agree with Mr. Kissinger's political thought, this is an essencial book. It's really a masterpiece - one of the greatest History books ever written about international relations. His style, fluid and ironical, makes the book "bore-proof".
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Summary: A masterpiece on diplomacy
Review: All interested in both international relations and history should read this well wiritten book. Mr. Kissinger presents a deep analysis on world diplomacy, particularly on those facts which changed and still changing the world.
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Summary: An essential book in International Politics
Review: As a student of political science this book has provided me essential knowledges about international relations and the history of diplomacy. I consider it indispensable for those as like me are studing this type of subjects.
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