World Order: Reflections on the Character of Nations and the Course of History

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How have the great states and empires of world history evolved their distinct identities and attitudes? And how do these shape global relations today? World Order is the summation of Henry Kissinger's thinking about statecraft, strategy, the tectonic plates of history and the fates of nations.

'Exquisitely timed, deserves to be read . . . World order depends on it.' Lionel Barber, Financial Times

'Magisterial.' Jonathan Powell, Daily Telegraph

'A sage in the age of disorder.' Christopher Meyer, The Times

'Compelling, vintage Kissinger.' Hillary Rodham Clinton, Washington Post

'Kissinger is unique . . . this book is his summa diplomatica.' Paul Johnson, Spectator, Books of the Year