2001, ISBN: 9789089790309

[ED: Taschenbuch], [PU: Republic of Letters], History of International Relations, Diplomacy and Intelligence, 12 (History of International Relations Library, 12) David Bruce, a wealthy Ea… More...

[ED: Taschenbuch], [PU: Republic of Letters], History of International Relations, Diplomacy and Intelligence, 12 (History of International Relations Library, 12) David Bruce, a wealthy East Coast socialite, became one of the ablest and most experienced American diplomats of the Cold War years, serving as the US ambassador in London during the presidencies of John F. Kennedy, Lyndon Johnson and Richard Nixon. His diaries throw fascinating light on the work of a modern ambassador and life in London's high society in the 'Swinging Sixties', as well as providing insight into such key events as the Cuban Missile Crisis, the Profumo Scandal, America's descent into Vietnam and Britain's growing economic malaise. They are an invaluable primary source for all those interested in US foreign policy, British political and social history or the world of diplomacy. Table of Contents List of abbreviations Introduction Chapter 1: Arrival, March-December 1961 Chapter 2: Year of the Missile Crisis, 1962 Chapter 3: Macmillan's Decline, Kennedy's Assassination, January-November 1963 Chapter 4: LBJ and Douglas-Home, November 1963-October 1964 Chapter 5: Britain elects a new government, America goes to war, October 1964-July 1965 Chapter 6: Troubles at Home and Abroad, August 1965-March 1966 Chapter 7: Into the Quagmire, April 1966-March 1967 Chapter 8: Storm Clouds, April- November 1967 Chapter 9: The Storm Breaks, November-March 1968 Chapter 10: The End of the Johnson Administration, April-November 1968 Chapter 11: Nixon and Bruce's departure, November 1968-March 1969 Dramatis Personae Select Bibliography About the Author(s)/Editor(s) Raj Roy, Ph.D (2001) in History, London School of Economics, has previously published on US-UK politico-economic relations and is currently working on the Washington ambassadorship of Peter Ramsbotham. He is also a solicitor, specialising in EU competition law. John W. Young, Ph.D (1983) in History, University of Cambridge, is Professor of International History at the University of Nottingham. He has published extensively on British foreign policy, the Cold War and European integration. Versandfertig in 6-10 Tagen, DE, [SC: 0.00], Neuware, gewerbliches Angebot, Offene Rechnung (Vorkasse vorbehalten)<

2009, ISBN: 9089790306

[EAN: 9789089790309], Neubuch, [PU: Republic of Letters, United States], Language: English. Brand new Book. History of International Relations, Diplomacy and Intelligence, 12 (History of … More...

[EAN: 9789089790309], Neubuch, [PU: Republic of Letters, United States], Language: English. Brand new Book. History of International Relations, Diplomacy and Intelligence, 12 (History of International Relations Library, 12) David Bruce, a wealthy East Coast socialite, became one of the ablest and most experienced American diplomats of the Cold War years, serving as the US ambassador in London during the presidencies of John F. Kennedy, Lyndon Johnson and Richard Nixon. His diaries throw fascinating light on the work of a modern ambassador and life in London's high society in the 'Swinging Sixties', as well as providing insight into such key events as the Cuban Missile Crisis, the Profumo Scandal, America's descent into Vietnam and Britain's growing economic malaise. They are an invaluable primary source for all those interested in US foreign policy, British political and social history or the world of diplomacy. Table of Contents List of abbreviations Introduction Chapter 1: Arrival, March-December 1961 Chapter 2: Year of the Missile Crisis, 1962 Chapter 3: Macmillan's Decline, Kennedy's Assassination, January-November 1963 Chapter 4: LBJ and Douglas-Home, November 1963-October 1964 Chapter 5: Britain elects a new government, America goes to war, October 1964-July 1965 Chapter 6: Troubles at Home and Abroad, August 1965-March 1966 Chapter 7: Into the Quagmire, April 1966-March 1967 Chapter 8: Storm Clouds, April- November 1967 Chapter 9: The Storm Breaks, November-March 1968 Chapter 10: The End of the Johnson Administration, April-November 1968 Chapter 11: Nixon and Bruce's departure, November 1968-March 1969 Dramatis Personae Select Bibliography About the Author(s)/Editor(s) Raj Roy, Ph.D (2001) in History, London School of Economics, has previously published on US-UK politico-economic relations and is currently working on the Washington ambassadorship of Peter Ramsbotham. He is also a solicitor, specialising in EU competition law. John W. Young, Ph.D (1983) in History, University of Cambridge, is Professor of International History at the University of Nottingham. He has published extensively on British foreign policy, the Cold War and European integration., Books<

2001, ISBN: 9789089790309

History of International Relations, Diplomacy and Intelligence, 12(History of International Relations Library, 12)David Bruce, a wealthy East Coast socialite, became one of the ablest and… More...

History of International Relations, Diplomacy and Intelligence, 12(History of International Relations Library, 12)David Bruce, a wealthy East Coast socialite, became one of the ablest and most experienced American diplomats of the Cold War years, serving as the US ambassador in London during the presidencies of John F. Kennedy, Lyndon Johnson and Richard Nixon. His diaries throw fascinating light on the work of a modern ambassador and life in London's high society in the 'Swinging Sixties', as well as providing insight into such key events as the Cuban Missile Crisis, the Profumo Scandal, America's descent into Vietnam and Britain's growing economic malaise. They are an invaluable primary source for all those interested in US foreign policy, British political and social history or the world of diplomacy.Table of ContentsList of abbreviationsIntroductionChapter 1: Arrival, March-December 1961Chapter 2: Year of the Missile Crisis, 1962Chapter 3: Macmillan's Decline, Kennedy's Assassination, January-November 1963Chapter 4: LBJ and Douglas-Home, November 1963-October 1964Chapter 5: Britain elects a new government, America goes to war, October 1964-July 1965Chapter 6: Troubles at Home and Abroad, August 1965-March 1966Chapter 7: Into the Quagmire, April 1966-March 1967Chapter 8: Storm Clouds, April- November 1967Chapter 9: The Storm Breaks, November-March 1968Chapter 10: The End of the Johnson Administration, April-November 1968Chapter 11: Nixon and Bruce's departure, November 1968-March 1969Dramatis PersonaeSelect BibliographyAbout the Author(s)/Editor(s)Raj Roy, Ph.D (2001) in History, London School of Economics, has previously published on US-UK politico-economic relations and is currently working on the Washington ambassadorship of Peter Ramsbotham. He is also a solicitor, specialising in EU competition law.John W. Young, Ph.D (1983) in History, University of Cambridge, is Professor of International History at the University of Nottingham. He has published extensively on British foreign policy, the Cold War and European integration. Trade Books>Trade Paperback>Current Affairs>Domestic Affairs>Domestic Affairs, Republic of Letters Core >1<

2009, ISBN: 9089790306

Kartoniert / Broschiert POLITICAL SCIENCE / International Relations / Diplomacy, mit Schutzumschlag neu, [PU:Republic of Letters]

2009, ISBN: 9089790306

Kartoniert / Broschiert POLITICAL SCIENCE / International Relations / Diplomacy, mit Schutzumschlag 11, [PU:Republic of Letters]