| Author: | Robert S. Merrillees | ISBN: | 9780980663396 |
| Publisher: | Barrallier Books | Publication: | March 9, 2012 |
| Imprint: | Echo Books | Language: | English |
| Author: | Robert S. Merrillees |
| ISBN: | 9780980663396 |
| Publisher: | Barrallier Books |
| Publication: | March 9, 2012 |
| Imprint: | Echo Books |
| Language: | English |
In 'Diplomatic Digs', Robert (Bob) Merrillees gives a frank personal account of his experiences in diplomacy and as a Foreign Affairs Officer, serving Australian Governments for 34 years until his ousting by Foreign Minister Alexander Downer in 1998. The story includes striking examples of the Tall Poppy Syndrome, hypocrisy and chauvinism and Australian public life.
In 'Diplomatic Digs', Robert (Bob) Merrillees gives a frank personal account of his experiences in diplomacy and as a Foreign Affairs Officer, serving Australian Governments for 34 years until his ousting by Foreign Minister Alexander Downer in 1998. The story includes striking examples of the Tall Poppy Syndrome, hypocrisy and chauvinism and Australian public life.
