George F. Kennan: An American Life
- ISBN-10
- 0143122150
- ISBN-13
- 9780143122159
- Series
- George F. Kennan
- Category
- Biography & Autobiography
- Pages
- 784
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2012
- Publisher
- Penguin Books
- Author
- John Lewis Gaddis
Description
A portrait of the Cold War strategist offers insight into his complex, troubled character while tracing his role in defining U.S. policy, covering his critical views on American diplomacy and his struggles with depression.
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