This book offers an introductory guide to four centuries of diplomatic thought. It examines the thought of some of the most important thinkers-Machiavelli, Guicciardini, Grotius, Richelieu, Wiequefort, Callieres, Satow, and Kissinger.

Author Biography: G. R. Berridge is Professor of International Politics, University of Leicester.

Author Biography: Maurice Keens-Soper is a freelance writer.

Author Biography: Thomas G. Otte is Lecturer in International History, University of the West of England, Bristol.