Arts of power
Subtitle: statecraft and diplomacy
By: Chas. W. Freeman, Jr.
Publisher: United States Institute of Peace Press
Published: 1997
Place of publication: Washington, DC
Language: eng
Number of pages: 159
Subjects: Diplomacy.; International relations.
Description: In this comprehensive treatment, distinguished diplomat Chas Freeman describes the fundamental principles of the art of statecraft and the craft of diplomacy. The book draws on the author's years of experience as a practicing diplomat but also his extensive reading of the histories of ancient India, China, Greece, Rome, Byzantium, and the Islamic world as well as modern Europe, Asia, and the Americas.

Among numerous other subjects, the book addresses the role of intelligence, political actions, cultural influence, economic measures, and military power, as well as diplomatic strategy and tactics, negotiation, and the tasks and skills of diplomacy.
Notes: Includes index.