In the course of this fascinating novel, many characters are introduced; some actual historical figures like President Roosevelt and Senator McCarthy appear in the story (as they did in the history of the period), as well as such fictional creations as Harold Griffiths, a Washington pundit; Enid, Clay's hand- some doomed wife; Irene Bloch, Washing- ton's most ruthless social climber; and finally.
As press secretary and close friend to John F. Kennedy, from the early days of the Democratic primary through the Presidential years, Pierre Salinger offers an expert and warmly human perspective on the founding and forg- ing of the New Frontier, and the fan- tastic complexities and pressures that go with being press secretary to the President of the United States. Salinger, a master of the fas…
It is not my purpose in this memoir to instill feelings of hostility in Americans toward the Soviet people, or to complicate in any way efforts to promote peace. The world has enought madmen trying to do that.
This book analyzes U.S. international economic policy and the interactions involved in its formulation. It discusses, among other issues, the effects of U.S. policy on Latin American economies and trade relations and the policies of international financial agencies.
"In this incendiary book, Hitchens takes the floor as prosecuting counsel and mounts a devastating indictment of Henry Kissinger, whose ambitions and ruthlessness have directly resulted in both individual murders and widespread, indiscriminate slaughter."
Memoirs of an Indian ambassador to China and the United States, about India's relations with those countries
Assembled here at this Conference, we are conscious, that we are taking upon ourselves a great responsability before the peace-loving world, which rightly hopes that we shall do every thing in our power here in order to remove the danger which is hovering over mankind. The peoples of all the world are expecting to hear an unanimous and resolute call against all that hampers the peaceful creativ…
This book provides a framework for considering the ramifications of Japan's expanding role and influence in the Asia-Pacific region. It documents Japan's emergence as the regional "core economy"; reviews the factors that may influence Tokyo's future political and military role; poses alternative scenarios for the evolving Asia-Pacific economic, political and security order; analyses the factors…
The Agenda is a day-by-day, often minute-by-minute account of Bill Clinton's White House. Drawing on hundreds of interviews, confidential internal memos, diaries, and meeting notes, Woodward shows how Clinton and his advisers grappled with questions of lasting importance -- the federal deficit, health care, welfare reform, taxes, jobs. One of the most intimate portraits of a sitting president e…
The African Union Handbook 2016, published in both English and French, is the definitive reference guide for everyone working in or with the African Union, and for those looking to better understand or increase their participation and engagement with the organisation.