{"product_id":"living-the-cold-war-memoirs-of-a-british-diplomat-hardcover","title":"Living the Cold War: Memoirs of a British Diplomat - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eChristopher Mallaby\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003ePeter Hennessy\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA captivating memoir of diplomacy during the Cold War and German reunification.\u003c\/b\u003e Sir Christopher Mallaby, former British Ambassador, recounts his experiences navigating pivotal moments in 20th-century history. From witnessing the Cuban Missile Crisis in Moscow to negotiating German unification, Mallaby offers an insider's view of high-stakes international relations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDiscover the challenges and triumphs of a life in diplomacy, including KGB harassment, cultural exchanges, and encounters with key figures like Margaret Thatcher. This memoir blends personal anecdotes with insightful analysis, revealing the human side of global events. Perfect for readers interested in \u003cb\u003eCold War history\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003ediplomatic memoirs\u003c\/b\u003e, and the \u003cb\u003epolitical landscape of Europe\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSir Chrisopher Mallaby joined the UK Diplomatic Service from Cambridge University in 1959. He was British Ambassador to Germany 1988-92 and British Ambassador to France 1993-96.He has served as Chairman of Somerset House Trust 2002-2006 and as a Trustee of the Tate Gallery Group 1996-2002. Peter Hennessy (Baron Hennessy of Nympsfield) is Attlee Professor of History at Queen Mary College, London. His books include 'The Secret State: Whitehall and the Cold War' (Penguin, 2003).\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 304\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.1 x 9.4 x 6.3 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 01, 2018\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52584598765861,"sku":"9781445669618","price":30.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0987\/2487\/2485\/files\/i0ByIV26Kt9781445669618.webp?v=1781596210","url":"https:\/\/c4lhome.com\/products\/living-the-cold-war-memoirs-of-a-british-diplomat-hardcover","provider":" Companion for Life Five Home","version":"1.0","type":"link"}