Description: An examination of how embassies work and cope during wartime, with a focus on the experiences of the British, American, and Indian embassies.
Review Quotes: The study of the resident embassy is a key component of diplomatic studies and an expanding area of interest among scholars. In this, his latest book, G.R. Berridge explores a little-studied aspect of the field, the performance of embassies in times of war. Clearly structured, lucid in style and with a host of historical examples, the book will be essential reading for students, academics and practitioners alike. John W. Young, Professor of International History, University of Nottingham and author of Twentieth Century Diplomacy.