| Acheson: The Secretary of State Who Created the American World Contributor(s): Chace, James (Author) |
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ISBN: 1416548653 ISBN-13: 9781416548652 Publisher: Simon & Schuster OUR PRICE: $28.49 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: December 2007 Annotation: Dean Acheson was the most important secretary of state of the 20th century who shaped America's vision of the world in the WW II aftermath and a man of action, the driving force behind the Truman Doctrine, the Marshall Plan, and NATO. "New York Times" Notable Book. 33 photos, one map. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Biography & Autobiography | Political - History | United States - 20th Century - Biography & Autobiography | Historical |
| Dewey: B |
| LCCN: 98003801 |
| Physical Information: 1.29" H x 6.36" W x 9.21" (1.26 lbs) 512 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 1950's - Chronological Period - 1940's - Chronological Period - 20th Century |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The Secretary of State Who Created the American World This is the authoritative biography of Dean Acheson, the most important and controversial secretary of state of the twentieth century. It is an important and dramatic work of history chronicling the momentous decisions, events, and fascinating personalities of the most critical decades of the American Century. |
Contributor Bio(s): Chace, James: - James Chace was the Paul W. Williams Professor of Government and Public Law at Bard College. The former managing editor of Foreign Affairs and the author of eight previous books, most recently Acheson, he passed away in October 2004. |