In an enjoyable journey through past centuries as well as the modern era, the reader will discover a rich mosaic of historical memory in which characters, paradoxes, and unknown episodes that have decisively influenced the course of History unfold.

Giorgos Gennimatas, retired ambassador, after his book History is Also Written with a Borrowed Pen, now leads the reader to historical and diplomatic snapshots that remain outside the illuminated pages of official History.

With material from rare sources and his long diplomatic career, he presents paradoxical events, unknown aspects of History, and interesting experiences of its protagonists.

With a noble and discreet writing style, he illuminates the intricate worlds of Diplomacy and the backstage of international conferences, offering the reader a broad field of reflection and the drawing of useful conclusions. The book, as its title suggests, is imbued with a refined and intelligent sense of humor.