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- ISBN: 0805081429
- WAPI (Tower ID): 113399814
- Release Date: September 15, 2009
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Product DescriptionRun a Quick Search on "The Hawk and the Dove" by Nicholas Thompson to Browse Related Products:Browse more products related to "The Hawk and the Dove"Browse more products related to "Nicholas Thompson"Publisher's noteA dual portrait of influential Cold War advocates Paul Nitze and George Kennan, written by Nitze's grandson, offers insight into their opposing stances on such topics as the arms race, diplomacy, and foreign affairs, in an account that also discusses the writing of Kennan's famous "X article." 60,000 first printing. A dual portrait of influential Cold War advocates Paul Nitze and George Kennan, written by Nitze's grandson, offers insight into their opposing stances on such topics as the arms race, diplomacy, and foreign affairs, in an account that also discusses the writing of Kennan's famous "X article." 60,000 first printing. AnnotationThe hawk was Paul Nitze, the dove George Kennan--during the 1950s and ‘60s they were on opposite sides of the political spectrum, and held radically divergent views on the arms race. But in private life the two were close friends. In this engrossing double biography, Nicholas Thompson explores that curious friendship, and also sheds light not only on the influence these two Americans wielded in Cold War politics, but on what the legacy of each means in today's world. A brilliant and revealing biography of the two most important Americans during the Cold War era--written by the grandson of one of them Only two Americans held positions of great influence throughout the Cold War; ironically, they were the chief advocates for the opposing strategies for winning--and surviving--that harrowing conflict. Both men came to power during World War II, reached their professional peaks during the Cold War's most frightening moments, and fought epic political battles that spanned decades. Yet despite their very different views, Paul Nitze and George Kennan dined together, attended the weddings of each other's children, and remained good friends all their lives. In this masterly double biography, Nicholas Thompson brings Nitze and Kennan to vivid life. Nitze--the hawk--was a consummate insider who believed that the best way to avoid a nuclear clash was to prepare to win one. More than any other American, he was responsible for the arms race. Kennan--the dove--was a diplomat turned academic whose famous "X article" persuasively argued that we should contain the Soviet Union while waiting for it to collapse from within. For forty years, he exercised more influence on foreign affairs than any other private citizen. As he weaves a fascinating narrative that follows these two rivals and friends from the beginning of the Cold War to its end, Thompson accomplishes something remarkable: he tells the story of our nation during the most dangerous half century in history. If You Enjoy "The Hawk and the Dove (Book)", May We Also Recommend:Customer Reviews for "The Hawk and the Dove (Book)" by Nicholas Thompson (Author)There are no customer reviews yet. Be the first to write a review! Others Bestsellers
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