{"product_id":"2026100007045-secondhand-i-dips-me-lid-diplomatic-memoirs","title":"I Dips Me Lid: Diplomatic Memoirs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Good\u003cbr\u003eJacket: No dust jacket\u003cbr\u003ePages: Good\u003cbr\u003eCondition remarks: Condition as shown in image\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom the corridors of international power to the intimate gatherings of foreign dignitaries, I Dips Me Lid: Diplomatic Memoirs chronicles the remarkable career of Edwin Ride, an Australian diplomat whose life reads like a masterclass in statecraft and cultural navigation. With wit and candour, Ride recounts his firsthand encounters with world leaders, fellow ambassadors, and the colourful cast of characters that populate the world of international diplomacy, painting a vivid portrait of a career spent bridging nations and negotiating the complexities of a rapidly changing world.\n\nWritten with the warmth and authority of a seasoned insider, this memoir illuminates the rarely seen human side of diplomacy — the protocol, the pageantry, and the personal relationships that quietly shape history. Ride's prose balances sharp political insight with self-deprecating Australian humour, making this a deeply engaging account for both students of foreign affairs and general readers alike. A testament to a life lived on the world stage, I Dips Me Lid leaves the reader wondering just how much of history was quietly decided over a raised glass and a knowing nod.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49130929815771,"sku":"2026100007045-SECONDHAND","price":15.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/e7a24a78-0c84-4e1c-ab90-669e6bfbaa78.png?v=1786592547","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026100007045-secondhand-i-dips-me-lid-diplomatic-memoirs","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}