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explained that the collection comprised the largest array of Alpine orchids he knew of. I recall him making reference to something relating to orchids and the British Embassy in Washington: there might have even been a reference to orchids soon on their way to the Embassy. Jock Whitney had been the American Ambassador to the Court of St. James. The pendulum treasure of this book is the Garden section and in particular, James Osen's spectacular orchid photographs. This collection affirms the importance of a pursuit that is at once intellectual, scientific and aesthetic, all elements fundamental to modern Western thought. Anthony Seldon's and Daniel Collings' volume, The Architecture of Diplomacy: The British Ambassador's Residence in Washington is a long overdue comprehensive homage to a splendid residence, conceived by the incomparable Sir Edwin Lutyens and realized by a plethora of American and English contractors and crafts persons. Eloquently written, beautifully printed and with rich photographic images by Eric Sanders and James Osen. With an introductory letter by HRH Charles, Prince of Wales, the book, printed on fine paper, is published by Rizzoli. Lutyens was a virtuoso of perspective, both in confined and vast spaces. Faced with inadequate terrain at the Embassy, he moves the principal ceremonial entrance midway into the building mass of the complex. Lacking adequate terrain for extensive gardens, he creates a seemingly extensive lawn by placing huge steps at one end and a forest of green at the other.. Without the requisite folly or monument, the viewer imagines a far greater distance than is the case. Garden rooms lead one into the other. This ambassadorial residence every bit represents the HYLAND