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Informationen zum Autor Robert Dallek Klappentext In this epic and revelatory joint biography, one of America's most distinguished historians probes the lives and times of two unlikely leaders whose partnership dominated the world stage and changed the course of history. Tapping into a wealth of recently declassified documents and tapes, Robert Dallek uncovers fascinating details about Nixon and Kissinger's tumultuous personal relationship and the extent to which they struggled to outdo each other in the reach for foreign policy achievements. He also brilliantly analyzes their dealings with power brokers at home and abroad, while recognizing how both men were continually plotting to distract the American public's attention from the growing scandal of Watergate. Authoritative, illuminating and deeply engrossing, Nixon and Kissinger provides a startling new portrait and a new understanding of the immense power and sway these two men held in affecting world history. Zusammenfassung Probes the lives and times of two leaders whose partnership dominated the world stage and changed the course of history. Tapping into a wealth of documents and tapes, this book uncovers details about Nixon and Kissinger's personal relationship and the extent to which they struggled to outdo each other in the reach for foreign policy achievements.
