Undiplomatic Dialogue : Letters Between Carl Berendsen and Alister McIntosh, 1943-1952

This selection from the fascinating private correspondence between two of the founding members of New Zealand's diplomatic service is a frank, illuminating, and witty exchange on politics at home and abroad by two distinguished public servants. Prepared to celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of the founding of the Ministry of Foreign Relations & Trade, it offers unparalleled insights into the diplomatic issues of the postwar world and into the actions of many political figures. The editor, Ian McGibbon, has written an excellent introduction as well as extensive notes that aid the reader to gain a thorough understanding of the correspondence.McGibbon, Ian is the author of 'Undiplomatic Dialogue : Letters Between Carl Berendsen and Alister McIntosh, 1943-1952', published 1994 under ISBN 9781869400958 and ISBN 186940095X.