Publicado por Princeton University Press, 2008
ISBN 10: 069113006X ISBN 13: 9780691130064
Librería: Academybookshop, Long Island City, NY, Estados Unidos de America
Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. This is a new book that has some minor damage, which is usually a tear, a scratch, dents or stain on the edge, pages are clean, no missing pages.
Publicado por Princeton University Press, 2008
ISBN 10: 069113006X ISBN 13: 9780691130064
Librería: Academybookshop, Long Island City, NY, Estados Unidos de America
Hardcover. Condición: As New. In fine, clean condition, but WITHOUT THE DUST-COVER, clean pages.
Publicado por Princeton University Press, 2008
ISBN 10: 069113006X ISBN 13: 9780691130064
Librería: Academybookshop, Long Island City, NY, Estados Unidos de America
Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. This is a new book that has some minor damage, which is usually a tear, a scratch, dents or stain on the edge, pages are clean, no missing pages.
Publicado por Princeton University Press, 2008
ISBN 10: 069113006X ISBN 13: 9780691130064
Librería: Academybookshop, Long Island City, NY, Estados Unidos de America
Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. This is a new book that has some damage, which is usually a tear, a scratch, dents or stain on the edge, pages are clean, no missing pages.
Publicado por Princeton University Press, Princeton, NJ & Oxford, England, UK, 2008
ISBN 10: 069113006X ISBN 13: 9780691130064
Librería: gearbooks, The Bronx, NY, Estados Unidos de America
Hardcover. Condición: Like New. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Like New. Leslie Flis (Jacket Design); George H. W. Presidential Library (Jacket Photo) Ilustrador. 544 pp. Over-sized and/or over weight book; extra postage required. Please note that large and/or heavy items may incur an additional shipping charge. Flawless book and dust jacket save minimal shelf wear and 'Examination Copy, Not For Resale' stamp on top-edge.
Publicado por Princeton University Press 2008, 2008
Librería: Pali, Roma, RM, Italia
Hard Cover in Dj. Condición: Very Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Very Good. 8vo, hardcover in dj, this day-by-day diary of George H. W. Bush s life in China opens a fascinating window into one of the most formative periods of his career. As head of the United States Liaison Office in Beijing from 1974 to 1975, Bush witnessed high-level policy deliberations and daily social interactions between the two Cold War superpowers. The China Diary of George H. W. Bush offers an intimate look at this fundamental period of international history, marks a monumental contribution to our understanding of U.S.-China relations, and sheds light on the ideals of a global president in the making. In compelling words, Bush reveals a thoughtful and pragmatic realism that would guide him for decades to come. He considers the crisis of Vietnam, the difficulties of detente, and tensions in the Middle East, while lamenting the global decline in American power. He formulates views on the importance of international alliances and personal diplomacy, as he struggles to form meaningful relationships with China s top leaders. With a critical eye for detail, he depicts key political figures, including Gerald Ford, Donald Rumsfeld, Deng Xiaoping, and the ever-difficult Henry Kissinger. Throughout, Bush offers impressions of China and its people, describing his explorations of Beijing by bicycle, and his experiences with Chinese food, language lessons, and Ping-Pong. Complete with a preface by George H. W. Bush, and an introduction and essay by Jeffrey Engel that place Bush s China experience in the broad context of his public career, The China Diary of George H. W. Bush offers an unmediated perspective on American diplomatic history, and explores a crucial period s impact on a future commander in chief.
Publicado por Princeton University Press, 2008
ISBN 10: 069113006X ISBN 13: 9780691130064
Librería: BennettBooksLtd, North Las Vegas, NV, Estados Unidos de America
hardcover. Condición: New. In shrink wrap! Looks like an interesting title!.
Publicado por Princeton University Press, Princeton, 2008
Librería: Raptis Rare Books, Palm Beach, FL, Estados Unidos de America
Original o primera edición Ejemplar firmado
First edition of Bush's diary, which he dictated while being de facto U.S. ambassador to the Peopleâs Republic of China in 1974â"75. Octavo, original half cloth, illustrated. Signed by President George H.W. Bush and inscribed by the editor, Jeffrey Engel on the title page. Fine in a fine dust jacket. "George Bush's year in China laid the foundations for the pragmatic, prudent, personal foreign policy that would characterize his presidency. With superb annotations and analysis by Jeffrey Engel, a professor of history and public policy at Texas A&M, Bush's daily diary sheds light not only on 'the making of a global president' but on two nations in transition: late Maoist China, as it moved, tentatively, toward engagement with the international community; and the United States, as it absorbed the implications of defeat in Vietnam" (Glenn C. Altschuler Baltimore Sun). "The book is of unique historic, theoretical and practical value. Its ideal readership consists of international studies scholars and students of various disciplinary backgrounds, with particular interest in China studies as well as diplomatic and international business practioners. I highly recommend it" (Wenshan Jia Journal of Chinese Political Science).