The Devil & John Foster Dulles

The Devil & John Foster Dulles

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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: Townsend Hoopes
Binding: Hardback
Published: Andre Deutsch, 1974

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Dust jacket has tanning along spine and some minor wear to corners, previous owner name inside

Townsend Hoopes's "The Devil & John Foster Dulles" chronicles the complex and often controversial career of one of America's most influential Cold War diplomats. This incisive biography uncovers Dulles's pivotal role as Secretary of State, detailing his staunch anti-communist stance and the profound impact of his policies on global affairs. The narrative presents a critical examination of his strategic decisions and personal convictions, illustrating how his unwavering ideology shaped a tumultuous era. Hoopes argues that Dulles's actions, while driven by a fervent belief in American exceptionalism, also contributed to significant international tensions. The book offers a compelling and authoritative account of a figure whose legacy continues to provoke debate.

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Description

Author: Townsend Hoopes
Binding: Hardback
Published: Andre Deutsch, 1974

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Dust jacket has tanning along spine and some minor wear to corners, previous owner name inside

Townsend Hoopes's "The Devil & John Foster Dulles" chronicles the complex and often controversial career of one of America's most influential Cold War diplomats. This incisive biography uncovers Dulles's pivotal role as Secretary of State, detailing his staunch anti-communist stance and the profound impact of his policies on global affairs. The narrative presents a critical examination of his strategic decisions and personal convictions, illustrating how his unwavering ideology shaped a tumultuous era. Hoopes argues that Dulles's actions, while driven by a fervent belief in American exceptionalism, also contributed to significant international tensions. The book offers a compelling and authoritative account of a figure whose legacy continues to provoke debate.