Henry
Kissinger WHITE
HOUSE
YEARS Hardback book with Dust Jacket by Henry Kissinger Over 1520 pages with black & white photos COPYRIGHT © 1979 BY HENRY A. KISSINGER " This monumental work, in which Dr. Kissinger covers his four years (January 1969-January 1973) as Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs - and President Nixon's closest advisor on foreign policy - is undoubtedly the most significant book to come out of the Nixon Administration. " " Among the countless great and critical moments Dr. Kissinger recalls in White House Years 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 bombings" of 1972.
He offers his insights into the Middle East conflicts, Sadat's break with the Soviets, the election of Salvador Allende in Chile, issues of defense 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.
White House Years, his own record, makes an invaluable and lasting contribution to the history of this crucial time. " " Former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger graduated summa cum laude from Harvard College and held a wide range of teaching positions in government and international affairs at Harvard from 1957 to 1969.
A Guggenheim Fellow in 1965-1966, Dr. Kissinger has written several books and articles on politics, defense strategy, and international affairs and has been widely honored for his public and international service.
In 1973 he was awarded the Nobel Peace prize and in 1977 the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
He served as Secretary of State under Presidents Nixon and Ford from 1973 to 1977. " Summary of Contents includes: " List of Illustrations
List of Maps
Foreword PART ONE: BEGINNINGS I. An Invitation II. Period of Innocence: The Transition III. The Convictions of An Apprentice Statesman PART TWO: 1969: THE START OF THE JOURNEY IV. European Journey V. Opening Moves with Moscow VI. First Steps toward China VII. Defense Policy and Strategy VIII. The Agony of Vietnam IX. Early Tests in Asia X. Words and Shadows: Evolution of Middle East Strategy XI. The Uneasy Alliance: Europe and the United States PART THREE: 1970-71: FROM TURMOIL TO HOPE XII. The War Widens XIII. The Soviet Riddle: Europe, SALT, and a Summit XIV. Middle East 1970 XV. The Autumn of Crises: Jordan XVI. The Autumn of Crises: Soviet Submarine Base at Cienfuegos XVII. The Autumn of Crises: Chile XVIII. An Invitation to Peking XIX. The Journey to Peking XX. US-Soviet Relations: Breakthrough on Two Fronts XXI. The Tilt: The India-Pakistan Crisis of 1971 XXII. Crisis in the Alliance: The Mansfield Amendment and the Economic Confrontation XXIII. Vietnam 1970-71: Forcing Hanoi's Hand PART FOUR: 1972: FROM WAR TO PEACE XXIV. Nixon's Trip to China XXV. Hanoi Throws the Dice: The Vietnam Spring Offensive XXVI. The Secret Trip to Moscow XXVII. The Showdown: Mining of North Vietnamese Harbors XXVIII. The Moscow Summit XXIX. Summit Aftermath XXX. Sadat Expels the Soviets XXXI. From Stalemate to Breakthrough XXXII. The Troubled Road to Peace XXXIII. "Peace Is at Hand" XXXIV. Peace At Last Chapter Notes
Index " The book is in very good condition with minor wear.
The dust jacket is yellowed on the inside and has several tears along the edges.
No torn or missing pages; however, there are a few pages with folded edges.
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