Description
This monumental work, in which Dr Kissinger covers his first four years (January 1969-January 1973) as Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs – and President Nixon’s closest adviser on foreign policy-is undoubtedly the most significant book to come out of the Nixon administration.
Among the countless great and critical moments Dr Kissinger recalls in The White House Years are his first meeting with Nixon, his secret trip to China, the first SALT negotiation) the Jordan crisis of 1970, the India-Pakistan war of 1971, and the historic summit meetings in Peking and Moscow. He covers the major controversies over Indochina policy during that period, including events in Laos, the overthrow of Cambodia’s Prince Sihanouk, his secret talks with the North Vietnamese in Paris, his ‘Peace is at hand’ press conference, and the breakdown of the talks that led to the ‘Christmas bombing’ of 1972.He offers his insights into the Middle East conflicts, Sadat’s break with the Soviets, the election of Salvador Allende in Chile, issues of defence strategy, and relations with Europe and Japan. Other highlights are his relationship with Nixon, brilliant portraits of major foreign leaders, and his views as to the handling of crises and the art of diplomacy.
Few men have wielded as much influence in the arena of American foreign policy as Henry Kissinger. The White House Years, his own record, makes invaluable and lasting contribution to the history of this crucial time.
With 48 pages of black and white photographs.
Hard cover. 1476 pages. In good pre-loved condition with the exception to being ex-library and tears to the plastic covering over dustcover.