Diplomat
Charles Wheeler Thayer • 1959 • Harper
- Author
- Charles Wheeler Thayer
- First published
- 1959
- Publisher
- Harper
- Subjects
- American Diplomatic and consular service · Diplomacy · Diplomatic and consular service · Soviet Diplomatic and consular service
- ISBN
- 9780837175706
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Published in 1959 by Harper, Diplomat serves as a detailed examination of the American Foreign Service during the early Cold War era. Charles Wheeler Thayer, a career diplomat who served in the Soviet Union and Germany, drew upon his firsthand experiences to document the realities of life, challenges, and structural complexities inherent in the diplomatic profession of that time.
The book is regarded as a quintessential insider's account, praised for its blend of professional insight and anecdotal wit. Thayer aimed to demystify the roles of diplomats for the American public, providing a grounded perspective on the nuances of international relations. It remains a notable reference for historians interested in mid-twentieth-century American statecraft and the stylistic evolution of diplomatic memoirs.
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