A biography of Sir James Plimsoll, one of the most influential figures in post-war Australian foreign affairs. During more than three decades, Plimsoll served as ambassador to Korea during the War, the United Nations in New York, New Delhi, Washington, Moscow, Brussels, London and Tokyo. He also headed the Department of External Affairs during the Vietnam War before serving as Governor of Tasmania. Written by former ambassador Jeremy Hearder, this book records Plimsoll's handling of complex international situations and his relations with prime ministers from Menzies to Fraser.