Edité par Rand McNally and Company, 1960
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Ajouter au panierHardcover. Etat : Very Good. Etat de la jaquette : Good. Karsh, Yousef (illustrateur). Installed in new crystal clear Brodart archival wrap, clean square copy. Previous owner's name on ffep.
Edité par University of Toronto Press, 1962
ISBN 10 : 1487592175 ISBN 13 : 9781487592172
Langue: anglais
Vendeur : Ria Christie Collections, Uxbridge, Royaume-Uni
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Ajouter au panierEtat : New. In.
Edité par University of Toronto Press, CA, 1962
ISBN 10 : 1487592175 ISBN 13 : 9781487592172
Langue: anglais
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EUR 35,09
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Ajouter au panierPaperback. Etat : New. In this book Yousuf Karsh, whose great photographic portraits have revealed so vividly the outstanding personalities of our time, writes about his own life and work. It is the story of an Armenian immigrant boy who rose to be the world's finest portrait photographer, whose pictures, reproduced in newspapers, magazines, and books, and shown in museums, art galleries and exhibitions, have been admired by hundreds of thousands of people all over the world. Of his early years in Armenia, Karsh gives a brief but compelling account, writing without bitterness but not sparing the reader the impact on his youthful mind of the brutalities, massacres, and atrocities of that time. The dramatic impression made on him by his first experiences as a young citizen of Sherbrooke, Quebec. His several years of study in Boston with the famous photographer, Garo, show the gradual development of his ideas and skills in portraiture. In 1932, Karsh opened his own studio in Ottawa, capital city of Canada, and there he met Solange Gauthier, the volatile, charming, and practical Frenchwoman whom he married. Together they established his world-wide reputation. Karsh takes the reader with him to his sittings, and shows how he seeks to bring out the essence of the personalities he is portraying. The reader accompanies Karsh and Madam Karsh as they travel to Washington, New York, Hollywood, across Canada and to the Arctic, and on their European tours, photographing and interviewing statesmen, tycoons, artists, actors, musicians, popes, presidents, and kings. At Karsh's side, the reader hears Churchill's lion roar, the wit of Bernard Shaw, the bark of John L. Lewis, the profound accents of Einstein. He observes the grave serenity of Sibelius, and hears the noble 'cello of Casals. He shares in the problems and disappointments of securing adequate reproduction of the portraits in book form, and in the artist's gratification when Portraits of Greatness, printed by the finest gravure for the University of Toronto Press, appeared in 1959 and the magnificent volume became an immediate best-seller. Yousuf's profession has led him into the high places of the world, and this book is enriched by his twenty years of observation of the celebrities he has encountered. These are the experiences of a distinguished artist, a gifted raconteur, and a delightful human being.
Edité par University of Toronto Press, CA, 1962
ISBN 10 : 1487592175 ISBN 13 : 9781487592172
Langue: anglais
Vendeur : Rarewaves.com USA, London, LONDO, Royaume-Uni
EUR 38,33
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Ajouter au panierPaperback. Etat : New. In this book Yousuf Karsh, whose great photographic portraits have revealed so vividly the outstanding personalities of our time, writes about his own life and work. It is the story of an Armenian immigrant boy who rose to be the world's finest portrait photographer, whose pictures, reproduced in newspapers, magazines, and books, and shown in museums, art galleries and exhibitions, have been admired by hundreds of thousands of people all over the world. Of his early years in Armenia, Karsh gives a brief but compelling account, writing without bitterness but not sparing the reader the impact on his youthful mind of the brutalities, massacres, and atrocities of that time. The dramatic impression made on him by his first experiences as a young citizen of Sherbrooke, Quebec. His several years of study in Boston with the famous photographer, Garo, show the gradual development of his ideas and skills in portraiture. In 1932, Karsh opened his own studio in Ottawa, capital city of Canada, and there he met Solange Gauthier, the volatile, charming, and practical Frenchwoman whom he married. Together they established his world-wide reputation. Karsh takes the reader with him to his sittings, and shows how he seeks to bring out the essence of the personalities he is portraying. The reader accompanies Karsh and Madam Karsh as they travel to Washington, New York, Hollywood, across Canada and to the Arctic, and on their European tours, photographing and interviewing statesmen, tycoons, artists, actors, musicians, popes, presidents, and kings. At Karsh's side, the reader hears Churchill's lion roar, the wit of Bernard Shaw, the bark of John L. Lewis, the profound accents of Einstein. He observes the grave serenity of Sibelius, and hears the noble 'cello of Casals. He shares in the problems and disappointments of securing adequate reproduction of the portraits in book form, and in the artist's gratification when Portraits of Greatness, printed by the finest gravure for the University of Toronto Press, appeared in 1959 and the magnificent volume became an immediate best-seller. Yousuf's profession has led him into the high places of the world, and this book is enriched by his twenty years of observation of the celebrities he has encountered. These are the experiences of a distinguished artist, a gifted raconteur, and a delightful human being.
Edité par Universtiy of Toronto Press, 1972
ISBN 10 : 0802017711 ISBN 13 : 9780802017710
Langue: anglais
Vendeur : ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, Etats-Unis
EUR 17,38
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Ajouter au panierHardcover. Etat : Fair. No Jacket. Missing dust jacket; Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 3.65.
Edité par University of Toronto Press, Scholarly Publis 12/15/1962, 1962
ISBN 10 : 1487592175 ISBN 13 : 9781487592172
Langue: anglais
Vendeur : BargainBookStores, Grand Rapids, MI, Etats-Unis
EUR 33,09
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Ajouter au panierPaperback or Softback. Etat : New. In Search of Greatness: Reflections of Yousuf Karsh 0.78. Book.
Edité par Thomas Allen, Limited, Toronto, 1960
Vendeur : Bibliodditiques, IOBA, Waterloo, ON, Canada
Membre d'association : IOBA
Edition originale
EUR 15,19
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Ajouter au panierHardcover. Etat : Very Good +. Etat de la jaquette : good +. Yosuf Karsh (illustrateur). 1st Edition. Tight binding. No written inscriptions. Pages are without tears, chips or creases. Dust jacket is worn with stains, tears and soiling but has served it's purpose to protect the cover boards. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.
Edité par University of Toronto Press, 1962
ISBN 10 : 1487592175 ISBN 13 : 9781487592172
Langue: anglais
Vendeur : Rarewaves USA, OSWEGO, IL, Etats-Unis
EUR 42,68
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Ajouter au panierPaperback. Etat : New. In this book Yousuf Karsh, whose great photographic portraits have revealed so vividly the outstanding personalities of our time, writes about his own life and work. It is the story of an Armenian immigrant boy who rose to be the world's finest portrait photographer, whose pictures, reproduced in newspapers, magazines, and books, and shown in museums, art galleries and exhibitions, have been admired by hundreds of thousands of people all over the world. Of his early years in Armenia, Karsh gives a brief but compelling account, writing without bitterness but not sparing the reader the impact on his youthful mind of the brutalities, massacres, and atrocities of that time. The dramatic impression made on him by his first experiences as a young citizen of Sherbrooke, Quebec. His several years of study in Boston with the famous photographer, Garo, show the gradual development of his ideas and skills in portraiture. In 1932, Karsh opened his own studio in Ottawa, capital city of Canada, and there he met Solange Gauthier, the volatile, charming, and practical Frenchwoman whom he married. Together they established his world-wide reputation. Karsh takes the reader with him to his sittings, and shows how he seeks to bring out the essence of the personalities he is portraying. The reader accompanies Karsh and Madam Karsh as they travel to Washington, New York, Hollywood, across Canada and to the Arctic, and on their European tours, photographing and interviewing statesmen, tycoons, artists, actors, musicians, popes, presidents, and kings. At Karsh's side, the reader hears Churchill's lion roar, the wit of Bernard Shaw, the bark of John L. Lewis, the profound accents of Einstein. He observes the grave serenity of Sibelius, and hears the noble 'cello of Casals. He shares in the problems and disappointments of securing adequate reproduction of the portraits in book form, and in the artist's gratification when Portraits of Greatness, printed by the finest gravure for the University of Toronto Press, appeared in 1959 and the magnificent volume became an immediate best-seller. Yousuf's profession has led him into the high places of the world, and this book is enriched by his twenty years of observation of the celebrities he has encountered. These are the experiences of a distinguished artist, a gifted raconteur, and a delightful human being.
Edité par University of Toronto Press, CA, 1962
ISBN 10 : 1487592175 ISBN 13 : 9781487592172
Langue: anglais
Vendeur : Rarewaves USA United, OSWEGO, IL, Etats-Unis
EUR 44,54
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Ajouter au panierPaperback. Etat : New. In this book Yousuf Karsh, whose great photographic portraits have revealed so vividly the outstanding personalities of our time, writes about his own life and work. It is the story of an Armenian immigrant boy who rose to be the world's finest portrait photographer, whose pictures, reproduced in newspapers, magazines, and books, and shown in museums, art galleries and exhibitions, have been admired by hundreds of thousands of people all over the world. Of his early years in Armenia, Karsh gives a brief but compelling account, writing without bitterness but not sparing the reader the impact on his youthful mind of the brutalities, massacres, and atrocities of that time. The dramatic impression made on him by his first experiences as a young citizen of Sherbrooke, Quebec. His several years of study in Boston with the famous photographer, Garo, show the gradual development of his ideas and skills in portraiture. In 1932, Karsh opened his own studio in Ottawa, capital city of Canada, and there he met Solange Gauthier, the volatile, charming, and practical Frenchwoman whom he married. Together they established his world-wide reputation. Karsh takes the reader with him to his sittings, and shows how he seeks to bring out the essence of the personalities he is portraying. The reader accompanies Karsh and Madam Karsh as they travel to Washington, New York, Hollywood, across Canada and to the Arctic, and on their European tours, photographing and interviewing statesmen, tycoons, artists, actors, musicians, popes, presidents, and kings. At Karsh's side, the reader hears Churchill's lion roar, the wit of Bernard Shaw, the bark of John L. Lewis, the profound accents of Einstein. He observes the grave serenity of Sibelius, and hears the noble 'cello of Casals. He shares in the problems and disappointments of securing adequate reproduction of the portraits in book form, and in the artist's gratification when Portraits of Greatness, printed by the finest gravure for the University of Toronto Press, appeared in 1959 and the magnificent volume became an immediate best-seller. Yousuf's profession has led him into the high places of the world, and this book is enriched by his twenty years of observation of the celebrities he has encountered. These are the experiences of a distinguished artist, a gifted raconteur, and a delightful human being.
Edité par University of Toronto Press, 1962
ISBN 10 : 1487592175 ISBN 13 : 9781487592172
Langue: anglais
Vendeur : GreatBookPrices, Columbia, MD, Etats-Unis
EUR 30,79
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Ajouter au panierEtat : New.
Edité par University of Toronto Press, 1962
ISBN 10 : 1487592175 ISBN 13 : 9781487592172
Langue: anglais
Vendeur : GreatBookPricesUK, Woodford Green, Royaume-Uni
EUR 30,94
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Ajouter au panierEtat : New.
EUR 38,05
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Ajouter au panierEtat : New. Über den AutorYousuf Karsh (1908-2002) was an Armenian-Canadian photographer and one of the masters of 20th century photography. His body of work includes portraits of statesmen, artists, musicians, authors, scienti.
Edité par University of Toronto Press, 1962
ISBN 10 : 1487592175 ISBN 13 : 9781487592172
Langue: anglais
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EUR 31,67
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Ajouter au panierEtat : As New. Unread book in perfect condition.
Edité par University of Toronto Press, 1962
ISBN 10 : 1487592175 ISBN 13 : 9781487592172
Langue: anglais
Vendeur : GreatBookPricesUK, Woodford Green, Royaume-Uni
EUR 34,53
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Ajouter au panierEtat : As New. Unread book in perfect condition.
Edité par University of Toronto Press, 1962
ISBN 10 : 1487592175 ISBN 13 : 9781487592172
Langue: anglais
Vendeur : Best Price, Torrance, CA, Etats-Unis
EUR 27,39
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Ajouter au panierEtat : New. SUPER FAST SHIPPING.
Edité par Universtiy of Toronto Press, 1972
ISBN 10 : 0802017711 ISBN 13 : 9780802017710
Langue: anglais
Vendeur : Taos Books, Santa Fe, NM, Etats-Unis
Edition originale
EUR 28,63
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Ajouter au panierhardcover. Etat : Very Good. First Edition. First edition, Very Good Plus/NO Dust Jacket, very tight clean and unmarked, blue boards clean & undamaged with gilt lettering on spine unfaded/vivid, no dust jacket but one flap from the jacket laid in, light uniform toning inside of boards but no or if present extremely light toning in text, Very Good or better.
Edité par University Of Toronto Press Dez 1962, 1962
ISBN 10 : 1487592175 ISBN 13 : 9781487592172
Langue: anglais
Vendeur : AHA-BUCH GmbH, Einbeck, Allemagne
Photographie
EUR 45,67
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Ajouter au panierTaschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - In this book Yousuf Karsh, whose great photographic portraits have revealed so vividly the outstanding personalities of our time, writes about his own life and work. It is the story of an Armenian immigrant boy who rose to be the world's finest portrait photographer.
Edité par Simon & Schuster, New York, 1998
ISBN 10 : 0684808439 ISBN 13 : 9780684808437
Langue: anglais
Vendeur : Ground Zero Books, Ltd., Silver Spring, MD, Etats-Unis
Edition originale
EUR 32,54
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Ajouter au panierHardcover. Etat : Very good. Etat de la jaquette : Good. Douglas Baz (author photograph) and Yousef Karsh ( (illustrateur). First Printing. 25 cm. 512 pages. Illustrations. Map. References. Index. DJ somewhat worn and soiled, pencil erasure on front endpaper, front DJ flap price clipped. James Clarke Chace (October 16, 1931 - October 8, 2004) was an American historian, writing on American diplomacy and statecraft. His 12 books include the critically acclaimed Acheson: The Secretary of State Who Created the American World (1998). His writings often influenced American thought in policymaking â" his coining of the phrase "the indispensable nation" with Sidney Blumenthal to describe America. Chace graduated from Harvard University. He was sent to France and in 1955 and 1956 worked as an Army translator, which involved the translation of French newspapers for the CIA. After his return to the United States his interest in foreign policy grew as he served as managing editor for East Europe, a review of Soviet bloc affairs, from 1959 to 1969, during which time he wrote his book Conflict in the Middle East about the Six-Day War. He served as the managing editor of Interplay (1967-1970) and Foreign Affairs (1970-1983). He became editor of the World Policy Journal in 1993, where he served for 7 years. In 1990, he was appointed Professor of Government at Bard College. Chace's work focused on American statesmanship, the interplay of American interests with American values, and the use of American power. He believed that any statesman effectively leading a nation will understand that resources are limited â" including blood and political willâ"and that in protecting the interests of the nation those resources cannot be overtaxed. A definitive biography describes the personal and political life of Dean Acheson, who, in tandem with President Harry S. Truman, created the American force that won the Cold War and established a world order still in existence today. This was the first complete biography of Dean Acheson (1893-1974), who served as Truman's Secretary of State from 1949 to 1953. Derived from a Kirkus review: An intelligent, meticulously researched biography of Dean Acheson (1893â"1971), who as Harry Truman's secretary of state became "the most important figure in American foreign policy since John Quincy Adams." With aristocratic hauteur, decisiveness, command of facts, and biting wit, Acheson could face down dictators, rabid right-wingers, and American presidents. Only now, however, with the collapse of the Iron Curtain and the opening of US and Soviet files, can a proper assessment be made of his achievements. Drawing on these and other sources, Chace provides an evenhanded appraisal. An accomplished lawyer, Acheson came into his own as assistant secretary of state for Franklin Roosevelt, when he played a key role in shaping the Lend Lease and Bretton Woods accords. Chace throws the last pile of dirt on revisionist historians' contention that Acheson helped precipitate the Cold War, noting that he sought to reach agreement with Josef Stalin until Soviet designs on Europe forced him into pursuing containment. Under Truman, Acheson helped formulate the Marshall Plan and Truman Doctrine and, in what Chace sees as his lasting legacy, brought West Germany into NATO, thus preventing a major continental land war for the last half of the century. While admiring Acheson's achievements, Chace also notes that his shrill rhetoric encouraged successors global containment schemes, which this Eurocentric, pragmatic statesman never intended, and that his policies in Asia were less sure-footed than his policies in Europe. He became vulnerable to GOP attacks because of his refusal to condemn Alger Hiss and America's loss of China, yet he retained the unstinting support of Truman. As an elder statesman, Acheson urged John Kennedy to order limited air strikes during the Cuban missile crisis and turned against the Vietnam War as one of Lyndon Johnson's wise men. A skillful biography of one member of a species now seemingly headed toward extinction in Washington: a government titan of remarkable achievement, eloquence, loyalty, and integrity.
EUR 34,70
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Ajouter au panierHardcover. Etat : As New. Etat de la jaquette : As New. First Edition. A collection of his more modern portraiture from the 70s through the early 90s. A consumate photographer. This is a mint copy of his wonderful work.
Edité par Little Brown & Co, Boston, 1992
ISBN 10 : 0821219065 ISBN 13 : 9780821219065
Langue: anglais
Vendeur : Ed Buryn Books, Nevada City, CA, Etats-Unis
Edition originale
EUR 28,63
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Ajouter au panierStated 1st Edition. Splendid collection of over seventy of America*s most fascinating personalities - actors, artists, musicians, potiticians, etc. Mint copy of 1st. 10 x 12-1/4, 157 pp, b/w & color photos. Fine unmarked, in Fine unclipped jacket. Oversize Hardcover in blue cloth boards, in color photo jacket.
Edité par Bullfinch Press, Boston, 1992
ISBN 10 : 0821219065 ISBN 13 : 9780821219065
Langue: anglais
Vendeur : James & Mary Laurie, Booksellers A.B.A.A, Minneapolis, MN, Etats-Unis
Edition originale
EUR 46,85
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Ajouter au panierHardcover. 1st. With 44 full color and 44 duotone images. Fine condition / Fine condition dust jacket.
Edité par Alfred A. Knopf, New York, 1962
Langue: anglais
Vendeur : Arroyo Seco Books, Pasadena, Member IOBA, Pasadena, CA, Etats-Unis
Membre d'association : IOBA
Edition originale
EUR 17,35
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Ajouter au panierBlack Cloth. Etat : Near Fine. Etat de la jaquette : Very Good. First American Edition. 210 Pages. First American Printing, Knopf, 1962. Near Fine. Dust Jacket Priced $5.95, Owner Stamp At Top Of Front Flap, Wear At Corners.
Edité par Universtiy of Toronto Press, 1972
ISBN 10 : 0802017711 ISBN 13 : 9780802017710
Langue: anglais
Vendeur : Goodwill Books, Hillsboro, OR, Etats-Unis
EUR 13,92
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Ajouter au panierEtat : acceptable. Fairly worn, but readable and intact. If applicable: Dust jacket, disc or access code may not be included.
Edité par New York, NY: Bulfinch Pr, 1992
ISBN 10 : 0821219065 ISBN 13 : 9780821219065
Langue: anglais
Vendeur : Dave's Books, Brooklyn, NY, Etats-Unis
Edition originale Signé
EUR 50,70
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Ajouter au panierHardcover. Etat : Near Fine. Etat de la jaquette : Very Good. 1st Edition. US orders ship with signature confirmation. Oversize hardcover with a bookplate flatsigned by Yousef Karsh pasted onto the ffep. There is also an inscription from the subject of page 111, legendary chef/owner of Lutece Andre Soltner. Slight tilt to spine, 1/3" closed tear/fold and slight rubbing on dj, surface scratches on dj, top front corner bumped, light sunning on cover, else text clean, binding tight. Oversize book extra shipping charges will apply, especially for international and priority orders as this will not fit into a flat rate envelope. Signed by Author.
Edité par Universtiy of Toronto Press, 1972
ISBN 10 : 0802017711 ISBN 13 : 9780802017710
Langue: anglais
Vendeur : MCEWAN BOOKS, Ottawa, ON, Canada
Signé
EUR 59,99
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Ajouter au panierHardcover. Etat : Very Good. Signed and dedicated. No dust jacket. Signed by Author(s).
Edité par University of Toronto Press, 1962
ISBN 10 : 1487592175 ISBN 13 : 9781487592172
Langue: anglais
Vendeur : Midtown Scholar Bookstore, Harrisburg, PA, Etats-Unis
EUR 16,55
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Ajouter au panierpaperback. Etat : Good. Good - Bumped and creased book with tears to the extremities, but not affecting the text block, may have remainder mark or previous owner's name - GOOD PAPERBACK Standard-sized.
Edité par Simon & Schuster, New York, 1998
ISBN 10 : 0684808439 ISBN 13 : 9780684808437
Langue: anglais
Vendeur : Ground Zero Books, Ltd., Silver Spring, MD, Etats-Unis
Signé
EUR 65,07
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Ajouter au panierHardcover. Etat : Good. Etat de la jaquette : Good. Douglas Baz (author photograph) and Yousef Karsh ( (illustrateur). Second printing [stated]. 25 cm. 512 pages. Illustrations. Map. References. Index. DJ somewhat worn and soiled. Ink marks and notations present. Inscribed on title page by author. Inscription reads For Casimir Yost With all best wishes. James Chace. From 2009 to 2013 Mr. Yost served on the National Intelligence Council (NIC), where he directed the Strategic Futures Group and its predecessor, the Long Range Analysis Unit. In 2013 he was awarded the National Intelligence Superior Service Medal. James Clarke Chace (October 16, 1931 - October 8, 2004) was an American historian, writing on American diplomacy and statecraft. His 12 books include the critically acclaimed Acheson: The Secretary of State Who Created the American World (1998). His writings often influenced American thought in policymaking â" his coining of the phrase "the indispensable nation" with Sidney Blumenthal to describe America. Chace graduated from Harvard University. He was sent to France and in 1955 and 1956 worked as an Army translator, which involved the translation of French newspapers for the CIA. After his return to the United States his interest in foreign policy grew as he served as managing editor for East Europe, a review of Soviet bloc affairs, from 1959 to 1969, during which time he wrote his book Conflict in the Middle East about the Six-Day War. In 1990, he was appointed Professor of Government at Bard College. Chace believed statesmen effectively leading a nation will understand that resources are limited, including blood and political will, and that in protecting the interests of the nation those resources cannot be overtaxed. A definitive biography describes the personal and political life of Dean Acheson, who, in tandem with President Harry S. Truman, created the American force that won the Cold War and established a world order still in existence today. This was the first complete biography of Dean Acheson (1893-1974), who served as Truman's Secretary of State from 1949 to 1953. Derived from a Kirkus review: An intelligent, meticulously researched biography of Dean Acheson (1893â"1971), who as Harry Truman's secretary of state became "the most important figure in American foreign policy since John Quincy Adams." With aristocratic hauteur, decisiveness, command of facts, and biting wit, Acheson could face down dictators, rabid right-wingers, and American presidents. Only now, however, with the collapse of the Iron Curtain and the opening of US and Soviet files, can a proper assessment be made of his achievements. Drawing on these and other sources, Chace provides an evenhanded appraisal. An accomplished lawyer, Acheson came into his own as assistant secretary of state for Franklin Roosevelt, when he played a key role in shaping the Lend Lease and Bretton Woods accords. Chace throws the last pile of dirt on revisionist historians' contention that Acheson helped precipitate the Cold War, noting that he sought to reach agreement with Josef Stalin until Soviet designs on Europe forced him into pursuing containment. Under Truman, Acheson helped formulate the Marshall Plan and Truman Doctrine and, in what Chace sees as his lasting legacy, brought West Germany into NATO, thus preventing a major continental land war for the last half of the century. While admiring Acheson's achievements, Chace also notes that his shrill rhetoric encouraged successors global containment schemes, which this Eurocentric, pragmatic statesman never intended, and that his policies in Asia were less sure-footed than his policies in Europe. He became vulnerable to GOP attacks because of his refusal to condemn Alger Hiss and America's loss of China, yet he retained the unstinting support of Truman. As an elder statesman, Acheson urged John Kennedy to order limited air strikes during the Cuban missile crisis and turned against the Vietnam War as one of Lyndon Johnson's wise men. A skillful biography of one member of a species now seemingly headed toward extinction in Washington: a government titan of remarkable achievement, eloquence, loyalty, and integrity.
Edité par University of Toronto Press, 1962
ISBN 10 : 1487592175 ISBN 13 : 9781487592172
Langue: anglais
Vendeur : Lucky's Textbooks, Dallas, TX, Etats-Unis
EUR 30,35
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Ajouter au panierEtat : New.
Edité par New York Graphic Society, New York, 1976
ISBN 10 : 0821206060 ISBN 13 : 9780821206065
Langue: anglais
Vendeur : Sea Chest Books, Tucumcari, NM, Etats-Unis
EUR 65,07
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Ajouter au panierCloth. Etat : Very Good. Etat de la jaquette : Good +. Karsh, Yousef (illustrateur). First U. S. Edition. First United States edition in very good condition with solid light red cloth covers, and silver stamping on spine only. Bottom edge wear with tannedstrip. Dust jacket is edgeworn with moisture tidemark on inside surface. Does not affect book.48 gravure illustrations reproduce some of photographer Yousef Karsh's striking and intense photographic portraits of well known men and women. Original newspaper reviews laid in. Each portrait is accompanied by a factual paragraph about the individual, along with a lengthy paragraph, written by Karsh, of a more folkloric, atmospheric memory of time, person and place. Owner name and inscription on dedication page. 202 pp. Art, Photography, Portraits, Portraits of wellknown people, Yousef Karsh portraits.
Edité par Camera, Lucerne, 1974
Vendeur : sonalsorises, Los angeles, CA, Etats-Unis
Edition originale
EUR 8,68
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Ajouter au panierEtat : Near Fine. Photography (illustrateur). First Edition. First Edition. Original stiff photographic covers, near fine. Includes photography by Cecil Beaton, Eric Porter, Yousef Karsh, and David D. Duncan.