500 years of adventure and intrigue, the inside story of British diplomacy Meyer, Christopher creator text 2009 monographic eng

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292 p., [16] p. of plates : illustrations, photograph (s) ; 20 cm. We have no eternal allies and we have no perpetual enemies. Our interests are eternal and perpetual, and those interests it is our duty to follow' -Lord Palmerston, 1848 This is a highly informed insider's account of some of the 'honest men' as they sought, by fair means or foul, to get Britain its way in the world. Christopher Meyer. Diplomatic and consular service, British History Great Britain Foreign relations 327.41 97802978858751 BD-DhAAL 240220 20240220100211.0