Henry Kissinger’s collection of essays, Leadership: Six Studies in Global Strategy, examines the nature of leadership and the tactics employed by six significant world leaders throughout history. The book explores the leadership philosophies and methods of Charles de Gaulle, Bismarck, Churchill, Mao Zedong, Metternich, and Richelieu, and offers insights into both their accomplishments and shortcomings in influencing the course of history. Kissinger offers a profound insight of the intricacies of leadership and power based on his vast knowledge of international relations and his own experiences as a diplomat and political counsellor. Anyone interested in the art of leadership or the intricacies of international politics would benefit from reading Leadership, which is a thought-provoking and instructive book.