In these four lectures, Mountague Bernard explores various aspects of diplomacy, including its history, theory, and practice. He examines the role of diplomacy in international relations, and discusses its effectiveness in resolving conflicts and achieving consensus. Bernard also offers suggestions for improving the diplomatic process, such as increasing transparency and promoting the use of international law. This book is a valuable resource for scholars of international relations and diplomacy. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.