Diplomatic Witness: Australian Foreign Affairs 1941-1947
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A landmark work of Australian political history, Diplomatic Witness: Australian Foreign Affairs 1941–1947 chronicles the turbulent years of wartime and postwar diplomacy through the eyes of one of Australia's most distinguished statesmen and scholars. Sir Paul Hasluck draws on his direct experience as a senior diplomat and public servant to present a meticulous, authoritative account of the decisions, negotiations, and personalities that shaped Australia's place in the world during a defining era. The narrative uncovers the inner workings of Australian foreign policy at a time when the nation was navigating the collapse of the British imperial order, the rise of American power, and the founding of the United Nations. Written with the precision of a historian and the insight of a participant, it remains an indispensable primary source for anyone seeking to understand the foundations of modern Australian statecraft.
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Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears. Page Condition: Yellowed/aged pages. Markings: Reading copy with handwritten marginalia and annotations throughout. Binding condition: Appears intact.
A landmark work of Australian political history, Diplomatic Witness: Australian Foreign Affairs 1941–1947 chronicles the turbulent years of wartime and postwar diplomacy through the eyes of one of Australia's most distinguished statesmen and scholars. Sir Paul Hasluck draws on his direct experience as a senior diplomat and public servant to present a meticulous, authoritative account of the decisions, negotiations, and personalities that shaped Australia's place in the world during a defining era. The narrative uncovers the inner workings of Australian foreign policy at a time when the nation was navigating the collapse of the British imperial order, the rise of American power, and the founding of the United Nations. Written with the precision of a historian and the insight of a participant, it remains an indispensable primary source for anyone seeking to understand the foundations of modern Australian statecraft.
