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Reseña de Matías Romero and the Craft of Diplomacy: 1837-1898
In Matías Romero and the Craft of Diplomacy skillfully combines the history of Mexico and that of Mexican diplomacy, while putting Matías Romero’s biography into the historic context of Mexico and the rest of the world. Such was Matías Romero’s contribution to Mexico that he is considered one of the country’s most prominent historic figures and a model of the diplomat par excellence. As the book’s title indicates, Graciela Márquez and Sergio Silva offer readers insight into the essence of diplomat’s craft and the responsibilities that come with the terrain. The book also sheds light on why Matías Romero is today held up as an example for both practicing Mexican diplomats and new generations that aspire to join the Mexican Foreign Service (SEM, by its acronym in Spanish) and who are studying at the institute so fittingly named after this sagacious statesman.