A Thing of State

by Allen Drury

Book Overview

In the conduct of foreign policy, a President must never utter threats he can't-or won't-enforce, make promises he can't-or won't-keep, or renege on commitments to his allies. This classic political... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0684807025
• ISBN13: 9780684807027
• Release Date: September 1995
• Publisher: Scribner Book Company
• Length: 383 Pages
• Weight: 0.62 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.5" x 9.6"

Customer Reviews

I can't help but notice. . .

. . .that all previous reviews were written prior to September 11, 2001.Once again, Allen Drury, the 20th century master of the political novel, has demonstrated that his analysis of soon-to-be events is frighteningly accurate.While this novel is no "Advise and Consent", it nevertheless deserves attention and careful reading. (And the cameo appearances of characters in some of his earlier novels is amusing for those who have been following his books for years).Somehow, I'm glad that Mr. Drury passed away prior to the events of last September. I suspect that he would have been grieved to have been, once again, proven right.