The Courtiers of Civilization: A Study of Diplomacy

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The Courtiers of Civilization The Courtiers of Civilization A Study of Diplomacy Sasson Sofer Cover art: Departure of the Ambassadors (1497–1498) by artist Vittore Carpaccio. Published by State University of New York Press, Albany© 2013 State University of New York All rights reserved Printed in the United States of America No part of this book may be used or reproduced in any manner whatsoever without written permission. No part of this book may be stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means including electronic, electrostatic, magnetic tape, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise without the prior permission in writing of the publisher. For information, contact State University of New York Press, Albany, NY www.sunypress.edu Production by Ryan Morris Marketing by Anne Valentine Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Sofer, Sasson. The courtiers of civilization : a study of diplomacy / Sasson Sofer. pages ; cm Includes bibliographical references and index. Summary: “Comprehensive study of the diplomat and the diplomatic mission in western civilization”-—Provided by publisher. ISBN 978-1-4384-4893-0 (hardcover : alk. paper) 1. International relations. 2. Diplomacy. I. Title. JZ1305.S663 2013 327.2--dc23 2013000112 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 To the memory of my beloved brother, Fathi ...