The Architecture of Diplomacy: The British Ambassador's Residence in Washington

by Anthony Seldon

Renowned biographer Anthony Seldon invites the reader into the day-to-day life of an internationally important diplomatic seat.

A winning formula across the board, this book cannot fail to enthrall those interested in art, horticulture, interior design, architecture, history, diplomacy, politics, and "the special relationship", as we are given a sneak-peek into the day-to-day life, past and present, of the Residence.

Genres: Travel, Architecture

236 pages, Hardcover

First published April 1, 2014

About the author

Sir Anthony Francis Seldon, FRSA, FRHistS, FKC, is a British educator and contemporary historian. He was the 13th Master (headmaster) of Wellington College, one of Britain's co-educational independent boarding schools. In 2009, he set up The Wellington Academy, the first state school to carry the name of its founding independent school. He was Vice-Chancellor of the University of Buckingham from 2015 to 2020. Seldon was knighted in the 2014 Birthday Honours for services to education and modern political history.

Reviews

[Joanna · Rating 4 out of 5]

Picked this up at the residence on open house day this year. It's a fascinating building with quite the history of its own, given the special relationship btw the UK and the US. Great read, and the photos are excellent.