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Diplomacy means all the wicked devices of the Old World, spheres of influence, balances of power, secret treaties, tripl

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"Diplomacy means all the wicked devices of the Old World, spheres of influence, balances of power, secret treaties, triple alliances, and, during the interim period, appeasement of Fascism"

- Barbara Tuchman

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This quote is written / told by Barbara Tuchman between January 30, 1912 and February 6, 1989. He/she was a famous Historian from USA. The author also have 15 other quotes.

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