- 280 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
About this book
Nicholas Meets Barrington tells the story of a mid 20th century young life that blossoms into diplomacy at the tail end of imperial Britain. Coming from an ordinary family, Nicholas Barrington made his mark as a diplomat in a series of postings ending as High Commissioner in Pakistan. In these captivating memoirs, Barrington describes his childhood during World War II, his family background, his education at Repton School, his two years doing National Service in the army and his time at Cambridge where he earned a First in Law. Readers are introduced to a vast array of characters with whom a diplomat of Sir Nicholas's standing would have crossed paths in his 37 years as a career diplomat. From the accounts of his travels in Pakistan, Iran, Afghanistan and Egypt, Barrington presents his interest in building bridges between East and West, Islam and Christianity, which he pursued during both his diplomatic career and in his life after retirement. What emerges is an engaging account a colourful life with multi-faceted interests, including a love of art, antiquities, poetry and amateur dramatics. The author explores the stresses of balancing a rich range of experiences with the demands of life in the foreign service with amusing stories which humanise the experiences of diplomacy and international politics. As befits a diplomat who was something of a dilettante, the story is told with frankness and wit and will provide unique and enjoyable insights into a fascinating life.
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Table of contents
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Contents
- LIST OF PLATES
- PART I
- 2 REPTON. THE BIG SCHOOL
- 3 A SALUTARY SPELL IN THE ARMY
- 4 MULTIPLE OPTIONS IN CAMBRIDGE
- PART II
- 6 FIRST TOUR IN PAKISTAN AND A PLUM JOB IN THE PRIVATE OFFICE
- 7 JAPAN, HANOI AND LONDON AGAIN
- 8 THE RICHES OF EGYPT AND TENSIONS IN TEHRAN
- 9 UNDER-SECRETARY AT HOME, VIA NEW YORK
- 10 AMBASSADOR IN ISLAMABAD
- 11 TRAVEL IN PAKISTAN
- PART III
- 13 ACTIVITIES IN LONDON
- 14 WINDING DOWN
- APPENDIX: PICCADILLY SERMON
- PLATES