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Diplomatic gift-giving is often used to symbolise close relations between two countries, while also providing an opportunity to show off on the global stage
Brummell acknowledges diplomatic gifts can be a "comedic footnote to international relations".
From the Trojan Horse to the Statue of Liberty, British career diplomat Paul Brummell chronicles the fascinating history of diplomatic gifts in his new book.