In this first volume of his memoirs, Dr Kissinger covers his first four years (1969-1973) as Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs, and President Nixon's closest adviser on foreign policy. It is undoubtedly the most significant book to come out of the Nixon Administration. Among the countless great and critical moments Dr Kissinger recalls are his first meeting with Nixon, his secret trip to China, the first SALT negotiation, the Jordan crisis of 1970, the India-Pakistan war of 1971, and the historic ...
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In this first volume of his memoirs, Dr Kissinger covers his first four years (1969-1973) as Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs, and President Nixon's closest adviser on foreign policy. It is undoubtedly the most significant book to come out of the Nixon Administration. Among the countless great and critical moments Dr Kissinger recalls are his first meeting with Nixon, his secret trip to China, the first SALT negotiation, the Jordan crisis of 1970, the India-Pakistan war of 1971, and the historic summit meetings in Peking and Moscow. He covers the major controversies over Indochina policy during that period, including events in Laos, the overthrow of Cambodia's Prince Sihanouk, his secret talks with the North Vietnamese in Paris, his 'Peace is at hand' press conference, and the breakdown of the talks that led to the 'Christmas bombing' of 1972. He offers his insight s into the Middle East conflicts, Sadat's break with the Soviets, the election of Salvador Allende in Chile, issues of defence strategy, and relations with Europe and Japan. Other highlights are his relationship with Nixon, brilliant portraits of major foreign leaders, and his views as to the handling of crises and the art of diplomacy. Few men have wielded as much influence in the arena of American foreign policy as Henry Kissinger. This record makes an invaluable and lasting contribution to the history of this crucial time.
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Good in good dust jacket. 1521p. Audience: General/trade. FIRST EDITION THUS. The First Volume Of the Former US American Of States'(under Richard Nixon and Gerard Ford) Memoirs, later followed by "Years Of Unheaval" and "Years Of Renewal". This first volume focuses on the difficult negotiations with China, Russia and especially resolving the long drawn out waste that was the Vietnam War. Good 10x7" Black Boards HB with blue endpapers, titles on spine, heavily worn at top and bottom of spine, but contents holding. In Similar Good Blue Bordered DJ. Please enquire about the other two volumes as these can be specially ordered. 1521pp with index, ISBN 0718118685 ~ 14.95 ~ Kissinger, Nixon, Watergate, Vietnam, Brehznev, Kremlin, White House ~ American Politics
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GOOD in GOOD jacket. Size: 9x6x1; 1, 521 clean, unmarked, tight pages; light soiling on outer edges of textblock; cover is clean and sturdy with slightly concave spine; dust jacket has creases, light shelf and corner wear, and a small sticker on front.
