About this title: In these memoirs by the former Secretary of State, Dean Acheson sees himself as having been "present at the creation" of the American century. Acheson's policies were praised by many and damned by others, including Joseph McCarthy.
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Description: Good. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
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Description: Good. 039307448X Former library item may have library binding and show stamps, stickers or other marks. Items not meeting quality expectations may be returned. Due to the large scale of our operation, we do not have access to the specific contents/condition of our items. read more
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Edition: First edition.
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Date Published: 1969
ISBN-13:9780393074482ISBN:039307448X
Description: Good. No Jacket. Good. No Jacket Good. No Jacket Good. No dust jacket. Cover has very light rubbing to one bottom corner. A bit of dust on top of block and a light smudge at bottom corner of block. Marks inside front cover only. Sewn binding. Paper over boards. 798 p. Audience: General/trade. read more
Description: Good. 1987-Hardcover----Used-Good-Hall Street Books proudly ships from Brooklyn, NY. All orders are processed and shipped within 24 hours, M-F. 100% money back No-Worry guarantee with expedited delivery and delivery confirmation available. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Date Published: 1987-07
ISBN-13:9780393074482ISBN:039307448X
Description: Good Conditon in Good Conditon jacket. Hardcover, Good Condition, clean/unmarked text, tight binding, some edge/jacket wear, from a private collection. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Date Published: 1987
ISBN-13:9780393074482ISBN:039307448X
Description: Very good in very good dust jacket. some minor tears in dust jacket. Sewn binding. Paper over boards. 798 p. Audience: General/trade. read more
Description: Acheson, Dean., W.W. Norton, nd, c1969, 4th printing, blue cloth (hard cover), slight edgewear o/w vg+ with slightly chipped dj (minor tears & one small piece missing), 798 pp with notes, references & index, B&W photographic illus., tall 8vo, "My Years in the State Department" read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Date Published: 1987-07
ISBN-13:9780393074482ISBN:039307448X
Description: Good. Binding is tight and square. Text is clean with yellow pages. No names, no marks, no stickers. DJ shows some wear and tear. Careful packaging and fast shipping. We recommend PRIORITY MAIL for even faster delivery! read more
"You need to know your American History for this one, but if you do, it's a truly fascinating read. Acheson was the Secretary of State in the late 40s and early 50s and was indeed "present at the creation" of every major U.S. Policy of the time, from the Marshall Plan to the policy of containment used for the Soviet Union. This is an "in the beginning" book, that let's you understand how things got this way."
"I started this book while on a trip to China. It has some of the best descriptions of how U.S. foreign policy and government function, but parts of it are pretty dated. Definitely more fun to read when you're traveling the world than when you're sitting at home."
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