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Diplomatic Anecdotage: Around the World in 40 Years

Diplomatic Anecdotage: Around the World in 40 Years

by SirRogerCarrick (Author)

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    Hardcover 2012

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Synopsis

From Bulgaria to Berkeley, Indonesia to Australia, Roger Carrick has travelled the world as an English diplomat. He was shadowed by the secret police in Sofia, witnessed the 1968 riots in Paris, befriended Shirley Temple at Stanford University and negotiated the withdrawal of British troops from Singapore. In between he rose to the heights of ambassador to Indonesia and High Commissioner to Australia. All in a day's work for a distinguished diplomat. Diplomatic Anecdotage is a reflection on his career and on the ups and downs of diplomatic life. By turns witty and thoughtful, it is an absorbing and appealing read and a unique behind-the-scenes look at diplomacy in action. It is also an account of a changing world, whose author has played a discreet role in shaping its course.

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Format: Hardcover
 Pages: 328
 Publisher: Elliott & Thompson Limited
Published: 24 May 2012
ISBN 10: 1907642552
ISBN 13: 9781907642555
Book Overview: * A witty account of a career in diplomacy from one of England's most distinguished ambassadors.; * Includes contemporary photography from the author's personal archive.; * Each section covers accounts of his postings to Europe, the States, Asia and Australia - mixing humorous anecdotes with insightful analysis of each region and its history.

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A fascinating insider's view to diplomatic life full of humour, wisdom and good sense about how to navigate our way through a dangerous world. --Chris Patten A diplomat's life isn't boring, at least Roger Carrick's wasn't. Amusing, informative and fun. --Lord Carrington
Author Bio
Sir Roger is a former British diplomat. His distinguished career includes such prominent positions as ambassador to Indonesia and High Commissioner to Australia. He is the author of several publications including Rolleround Oz, based on his travels round Australia. He is a lecturer and business adviser, and lives in Somerset with his wife Hilary.