An American Vista
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Edition: 1st ed.,
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: Worn/faded, with some chipping and wear to edges and corners. No major tears visible; price clipped. Page Condition: Likely yellowed with age. Markings: name penned on fep. Binding: Appears intact.
A compelling work of American political thought, An American Vista presents the reflections of Dean Acheson, one of the most influential statesmen of the twentieth century and U.S. Secretary of State from 1949 to 1953. Writing with the authority of a man who shaped the post-war world order, Acheson chronicles his vision of American democracy, its institutions, and its role on the global stage during one of the most turbulent periods of the Cold War era. The book argues passionately for a principled foreign policy and illustrates the ideals that guided America's mid-century leadership, drawing on Acheson's direct experience at the highest levels of government. Authoritative, articulate, and deeply considered, this is an essential volume for anyone interested in American political history and the intellectual foundations of modern U.S. statecraft.
Author: Dean Acheson
Format: Hardback
Published: 1956, London: Hamilton
Genre: American history
Edition: 1st ed.,
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: Worn/faded, with some chipping and wear to edges and corners. No major tears visible; price clipped. Page Condition: Likely yellowed with age. Markings: name penned on fep. Binding: Appears intact.
A compelling work of American political thought, An American Vista presents the reflections of Dean Acheson, one of the most influential statesmen of the twentieth century and U.S. Secretary of State from 1949 to 1953. Writing with the authority of a man who shaped the post-war world order, Acheson chronicles his vision of American democracy, its institutions, and its role on the global stage during one of the most turbulent periods of the Cold War era. The book argues passionately for a principled foreign policy and illustrates the ideals that guided America's mid-century leadership, drawing on Acheson's direct experience at the highest levels of government. Authoritative, articulate, and deeply considered, this is an essential volume for anyone interested in American political history and the intellectual foundations of modern U.S. statecraft.