The Architecture of Diplomacy - by Anthony Seldon & Daniel Collings (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><b>Renowned biographer Anthony Seldon invites the reader into the day-to-day life of an internationally important diplomatic seat.</b> <p/>A winning formula across the board, this book cannot fail to enthrall those interested in art, horticulture, interior design, architecture, history, diplomacy, politics, and the special relationship, as we are given a sneak-peek into the day-to-day life, past and present, of the Residence.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p>..".photography that lavishly illustrates the house and its extensive gardens, this book leads the reader behind the elegant gates on Massachusetts Avenue deep into the corridors of power. The book combines a masterful account of the history of the house and gardens with previously untold stories of visiting royalty, presidents, prime ministers and celebrities, to show why this Residence, its architecture and gardens occupy such a special place in the diplomatic history of the United Kingdom in the United States. I've been fortunate to visit the Embassy and it is as spectacular as this sublime book shows. If you're a Brit in America, or an American in the UK, this book should have a place in your collection." -<i>PoliticsandStyle Blog</i> <p/> "With a forward by HRH The Prince of Wales, the book not only delves into the great architecture and work behind Lutyens' design but also the untold stories of important events from the past and people who visited throughout history." -<i>Veranda</i> <p/>"With many dozens of historical photos of politicians and statesmen, as well as beautiful contemporary shots of the building's interior, exterior, and gardens, this is the book to whet the whimsies of anyone who cares a whit about history, architecture, Anglo-American diplomacy, gardening, and exactly how to do a perfect coffee-table book." <i>-Foreword Reviews</i><br><i> </i><br> "Written by historian Anthony Seldon and Daniel Collings with photographs by Eric Sander, the book offers a fascinating history of the home and an in-depth look at how Lutyen's plan took shape."<i> -Home&Design <p/> </i>..".an astonishing new book that has recently been released...the book contains inspirational images that won't disappoint: definitely add this tome to your design library!" -<i>ArchitectDesign.blogspot<br></i><br> ..".full of lavishly produced photographs of the building, its private spaces and its English gardens..." -<i>Dallas News</i> <p/>"The lavishly illustrated <i>Architecture of Diplomacy</i> is both a design and historical delight..."<i> -Array</i></p><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>Anthony Seldon</b> is one of Britain's most distinguished political commentators, the historian of Downing Street, and author of many books including <i>Brown at 10</i>, <i>Trust: How We Lost it and How to Get it Back </i>and <i>Blair's Britain</i> <i>1994-2007</i>.<br/><br/><b>Daniel Collings</b> is a political historian. <p/><b>Eric Sander</b>'s photographs have been published in numerous magazines worldwide, among them <i>Smithsonian, Life, Time, Newsweek, Le Figaro Magazine, Grands Reportages</i>, and <i>Point de Vue</i> and have appeared in more than fifteen books.
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