Abuse Of Power: From Cuba To Vietnam
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Theodore Draper
Binding: Hardback
Published: Secker & Warburg, London, 1968
Condition:
Book: Acceptable
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Tanning and foxing, price clipped
Markings: Reading copy with markings
Condition remarks: Markings in grey lead.
Abuse of Power: From Cuba to Vietnam" presents a rigorous examination of political authority and its misapplication across significant Cold War flashpoints. This incisive work chronicles the intricate historical narratives surrounding Cuba and Vietnam, illustrating how unchecked power can lead to profound international consequences. Theodore Draper, a respected historian, argues compellingly against the justifications for certain foreign policy decisions, detailing the complex interplay of ideology, strategy, and human cost. The book uncovers critical insights into the nature of governance and intervention, offering a sobering perspective on the challenges inherent in global leadership. Its analytical depth and historical precision make it an essential read for understanding pivotal moments in 20th-century geopolitics.
Author: Theodore Draper
Binding: Hardback
Published: Secker & Warburg, London, 1968
Condition:
Book: Acceptable
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Tanning and foxing, price clipped
Markings: Reading copy with markings
Condition remarks: Markings in grey lead.
Abuse of Power: From Cuba to Vietnam" presents a rigorous examination of political authority and its misapplication across significant Cold War flashpoints. This incisive work chronicles the intricate historical narratives surrounding Cuba and Vietnam, illustrating how unchecked power can lead to profound international consequences. Theodore Draper, a respected historian, argues compellingly against the justifications for certain foreign policy decisions, detailing the complex interplay of ideology, strategy, and human cost. The book uncovers critical insights into the nature of governance and intervention, offering a sobering perspective on the challenges inherent in global leadership. Its analytical depth and historical precision make it an essential read for understanding pivotal moments in 20th-century geopolitics.