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Verlag: Penguin Books Ltd, United Kingdom, London, 2011
ISBN 10: 0670919292ISBN 13: 9780670919291
Anbieter: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Vereinigtes Königreich
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Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Matthew Parris's Parting Shots is a treasure trove of wit, venom and serious analysis. Up till 2006 a British Ambassador leaving his post was encouraged to write what was known as a valedictory despatch, to be circulated to a small number of influential people in government. This was the parting shot, an opportunity to offer a personal and frank view of the host country, the manners and morals of its people, their institutions, the state of their cooking and their drains. But it was also a chance to let rip at the Foreign Office itself and to look back on a career spent in the service of a sometimes ungrateful nation. Combining gems from the archives with more recent despatches obtained through the Freedom of Information Act, Parting Shots sheds light on Britain's place in the world, revealing the curious cocktail of privilege and privation that makes up the life of an ambassador. 'Wonderful . a glimpse of that lost world of private eloquence and erudite candour' Matthew d'Ancona, Evening Standard 'Unbuttoned, indiscreet and very funny' Yorkshire Post Matthew Parris had a short career in the Foreign Office where one of his tasks was to distribute incoming valedictory despatches. He was a Conservative MP from 1979 to 1986, since when he has worked as a journalist. He is the author of A Castle in Spain, Parting Shots, and A Spanish Ambassador's Suitcase. He divides his time between Derbyshire (where his old constituency was situated) and east London. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Verlag: Viking 07/10/2010, 2010
ISBN 10: 0670919284ISBN 13: 9780670919284
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Zustand: Very Good. This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. .
Verlag: Viking 02/06/2011, 2011
ISBN 10: 0670919292ISBN 13: 9780670919291
Anbieter: AwesomeBooks, Wallingford, Vereinigtes Königreich
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Zustand: Very Good. This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. .
Verlag: Penguin Books, Limited, 2011
ISBN 10: 0670919292ISBN 13: 9780670919291
Anbieter: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, USA
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Zustand: Very Good. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects.
Zustand: Good. Good condition. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.
Verlag: Penguin Books Ltd, United Kingdom, London, 2010
ISBN 10: 0670919284ISBN 13: 9780670919284
Anbieter: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Vereinigtes Königreich
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Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. When leaving a foreign posting, Britain's ambassadors were encouraged to write a valedictory despatch until the practice was abolished in 2006. Unlike the usual style of the diplomatic bag, these last reports from foreign posts were unbuttoned, indiscreet and often very funny. There was much settling of scores, some poking fun of foreigners, a degree of moaning about the privations of Embassy life - and sometimes a bit of serious analysis too. Based on a very successful BBC radio series, Matthew Parris, who once worked for the Foreign Office and had the task of distributing the despatches, and Andrew Bryson have compiled an always entertaining and frequently hilarious volume of the best of them. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Verlag: Viking, 2010
ISBN 10: 0670919284ISBN 13: 9780670919284
Anbieter: WeBuyBooks, Rossendale, LANCS, Vereinigtes Königreich
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Zustand: Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A few small stains.
Verlag: Viking, 2010
ISBN 10: 0670919284ISBN 13: 9780670919284
Anbieter: WeBuyBooks, Rossendale, LANCS, Vereinigtes Königreich
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Zustand: VeryGood. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day.
Verlag: Viking, 2011
ISBN 10: 0670919292ISBN 13: 9780670919291
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Paperback. Zustand: Used; Good. Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. This book is in good condition but will show signs of previous ownership. Please expect some creasing to the spine and/or minor damage to the cover.
Verlag: Viking, 2011
ISBN 10: 0670919292ISBN 13: 9780670919291
Anbieter: Reuseabook, Gloucester, GLOS, Vereinigtes Königreich
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Paperback. Zustand: Used; Very Good. Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. Though second-hand, the book is still in very good shape. Minimal signs of usage may include very minor creasing on the cover or on the spine.
Verlag: Viking, 2010
ISBN 10: 0670919284ISBN 13: 9780670919284
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Hardcover. Zustand: Used; Good. Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. This book is in good condition but will show signs of previous ownership. Please expect some creasing to the spine and/or minor damage to the cover. Grubby book may have mild dirt or some staining, mostly on the edges of pages.
Verlag: Viking, 2011
ISBN 10: 0670919292ISBN 13: 9780670919291
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Verlag: Viking, 2011
ISBN 10: 0670919292ISBN 13: 9780670919291
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Befriedigend/Good: Durchschnittlich erhaltenes Buch bzw. Schutzumschlag mit Gebrauchsspuren, aber vollständigen Seiten. / Describes the average WORN book or dust jacket that has all the pages present.
Verlag: Viking, 2011
ISBN 10: 0670919292ISBN 13: 9780670919291
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Paperback. Zustand: New. BRAND NEW ** SUPER FAST SHIPPING FROM UK WAREHOUSE ** 30 DAY MONEY BACK GUARANTEE.
Verlag: Viking, 2010
ISBN 10: 0670919284ISBN 13: 9780670919284
Anbieter: Cambridge Rare Books, Cambridge, GLOUC, Vereinigtes Königreich
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HARDCOVER. Zustand: VERY GOOD. 2010-10-07. Viking. Hardcover. VERY GOOD.
Verlag: Penguin Books Ltd 2011-06-02, London, 2011
ISBN 10: 0670919292ISBN 13: 9780670919291
Anbieter: Blackwell's, London, Vereinigtes Königreich
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paperback. Zustand: New. Language: ENG.
Verlag: Penguin Books Ltd Jun 2011, 2011
ISBN 10: 0670919292ISBN 13: 9780670919291
Anbieter: Smartbuy, Einbeck, Deutschland
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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Matthew Parris's Parting Shots is a treasure trove of wit, venom and serious analysis.Up till 2006 a British Ambassador leaving his post was encouraged to write what was known as a valedictory despatch, to be circulated to a small number of influential people in government. This was the parting shot, an opportunity to offer a personal and frank view of the host country, the manners and morals of its people, their institutions, the state of their cooking and their drains. But it was also a chance to let rip at the Foreign Office itself and to look back on a career spent in the service of a sometimes ungrateful nation.Combining gems from the archives with more recent despatches obtained through the Freedom of Information Act, Parting Shots sheds light on Britain's place in the world, revealing the curious cocktail of privilege and privation that makes up the life of an ambassador.'Wonderful . a glimpse of that lost world of private eloquence and erudite candour' Matthew d'Ancona, Evening Standard'Unbuttoned, indiscreet and very funny' Yorkshire PostMatthew Parris had a short career in the Foreign Office where one of his tasks was to distribute incoming valedictory despatches. He was a Conservative MP from 1979 to 1986, since when he has worked as a journalist. He is the author of A Castle in Spain, Parting Shots, and A Spanish Ambassador's Suitcase. He divides his time between Derbyshire (where his old constituency was situated) and east London. 400 pp. Deutsch.
Couverture rigide. Zustand: bon. RO60124423: 2010. In-8. Relié. Bon état, Couv. convenable, Dos satisfaisant, Intérieur frais. 386 pages. Illustré de nombreuses photos (fac-similés) en noir et blanc hors texte. Annotations en page de garde (ex-dono). Jaquette manquante. . . . Classification Dewey : 420-Langue anglaise. Anglo-saxon.
Verlag: Penguin Books UK|Viking, 2011
ISBN 10: 0670919292ISBN 13: 9780670919291
Anbieter: moluna, Greven, Deutschland
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Zustand: New. Combining gems from the archives with despatches obtained through the Freedom of Information Act, this title is a treasure trove of wit, venom and serious analysis. It sheds light on Britain s place in the world, and reveal the curious cocktail of privilege.