Undiplomatic dialogue
Subtitle: letters between Carl Berendsen and Alister McIntosh, 1943-52
By: edited by Ian McGibbon.
Contributors: McIntosh, Alister, 1906-1978.; McGibbon, I.C. 1947-
Publisher: Auckland University Press; Oxford University Press
Published: 1993
Place of publication: Auckland
Language: eng
Number of pages: 305
Subjects: Berendsen, Carl -- Correspondence.; McIntosh, Alister, 1906-1978 -- Correspondence.; New Zealand -- History -- 1945-; New Zealand -- Politics and government.
Description: "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 More...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." --Publisher description.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 296-297) and index.
"In association with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade and the Historical Branch Department of Internal Affairs".