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Step behind the closed doors of 10 Downing Street and into the private world of one of Britain's most enigmatic Prime Ministers.Diplomatic Personal Insights unveils the unvarnished, first-hand account of Harold Macmillan, a man who navigated Britain through the treacherous waters of the mid-twentieth century. More than a political record, this is the intimate diary of a statesman grappling with the seismic shifts of a post-war world, from the ashes of the British Empire to the dawn of the nuclear age. Gain Unprecedented Access To: ◆ The high-stakes drama of the Casablanca Conference and the tense decision-making behind the joint troops despatch to Lebanon and Jordan. ◆ Macmillan's private thoughts on the moral complexities of policy and the delicate dance of Commonwealth relations. ◆ The intricate balance of power between East and West, told from the very center of the storm. ◆ His famously ""nippy asides"" and candid biographical pen portraits of contemporaries like Churchill and Eisenhower, revealing the human side of history.Discover the Man Behind the Prime MinisterThis is the story not only of a leader but of a transitional figure who stood at the crossroads of history. Discover the man behind the public mask, navigating a famously unconventional partnership and a complex inner life, all while shaping the future of a nation. This diary is an essential, deeply personal journey through the corridors of power and the heart of a remarkable leader.

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