TY - BOOK AU - Callières,Monsieur de AU - Whyte,Alexander Frederick TI - On the manner of negotiating with princes: On the uses of diplomacy; the choice of ministers and envoys; and the personal qualities necessary for success in missions abroad AV - JZ PY - 2022/// CY - Salt Lake City, UT PB - Project Gutenberg KW - Princes KW - Diplomacy KW - Negotiation KW - Ambassadors N1 - Release date is 2022-09-14; MWS, Thomas Frost and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive); Originally published; United States: Houghton Mifflin Company, 1919 N2 - "On the Manner of Negotiating with Princes" by Monsieur de Callières is a treatise on the principles and practices of diplomacy written in the early 18th century. This work provides insights into effective negotiation techniques, the personal qualities essential for diplomats, and the strategic importance of diplomacy in maintaining peace and state interests. With its historical context, the book addresses the complexities and responsibilities involved in negotiating on behalf of sovereigns, making it relevant for those interested in diplomacy, international relations, or political history. At the start of the book, the author underscores the significance of diplomacy as an essential political art often overlooked by the public. Callières emphasizes that successful negotiation can determine the fate of nations and highlights the importance of selecting capable diplomats who are knowledgeable about foreign interests and dynamics. He argues that while military might is traditionally exalted, the true conduct of state interests relies heavily on the skills and attributes of those who manage diplomatic relations. His observations serve as both a guide and a call to elevate the status and recognition of diplomacy as a profession crucial for the stability and prosperity of nations. (This is an automatically generated summary.) UR - https://archive.org/details/onmannerofnegoti0000unse UR - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/68987 ER -