Battleship Diplomat
The Enduring Legacy of the USS Missouri
$76.49
- Hardcover
248 pages
- Release Date
3 December 2026
Summary
Battleship Diplomat: The Enduring Legacy of the USS Missouri
This powerful narrative reimagines the USS Missouri as a symbol of American diplomacy, memory, and global engagement. From hosting Japan’s surrender to serving as a Cold War envoy, Battleship Diplomat reveals how the “Mighty Mo” forged bonds across borders and generations—embodying the enduring intersection of strength with statecraft.
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Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9798899190230 |
|---|---|
| Author: | Nancy Snow |
| Publisher: | Naval Institute Press |
| Imprint: | Naval Institute Press |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 248 |
| Release Date: | 3 December 2026 |
| Weight: | 476g |
| Dimensions: | 152mm x 228mm |
| Audience Age: | 0-99 |
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Critics Review
“This is a wonderful book. Professor Nancy Snow, whose writings have guided a generation through the idea that diplomacy can and should both address and involve the public, here unpacks the career of a remarkable non-human diplomat: the storied battleship USS Missouri. Her text is in turns profound, insightful, and touching. At its heart [this book] speaks of a perhaps lost world in which the United States knew how to balance the example of its power with the power of its example. It is both a fitting memorial and a wonderful case study of what now looks like a lost golden age of U.S. diplomacy.”—Nicholas J Cull author of Reputational Security: Refocusing Public Diplomacy for a Dangerous Age
“Nancy Snow’s Battleship Diplomat is a masterful historical and cultural tribute to USS Missouri (BB 63), undoubtedly one of the most recognizable symbols of American sea power and a potent instrument of U.S. foreign policy from the last days of World War II to the end of the Cold War.”—Edward J. Marolda, PhD, former director of Naval History (Acting)
“The book speaks well for the largely ignored diplomatic utility of current and future large warships. This is a beautifully written and well-presented book.”—Baird Maritime
Nancy Snow
Nancy Snow
Nancy Snow is a global scholar, storyteller, and leading voice in public diplomacy. She has devoted her career to understanding how nations and people wield the power of persuasion. Professor Emeritus of Communications at Cal State Fullerton, she has taught at leading global education institutions worldwide. Snow holds a doctorate in international relations from American University’s School of International Service. She is the author/editor of sixteen books and a three-time Fulbright award recipient.
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