George F. Kennan: Cold War Iconoclast
- ISBN-10
- 0231068956
- ISBN-13
- 9780231068956
- Series
- George F. Kennan
- Category
- Ambassadors
- Pages
- 381
- Language
- English
- Published
- 1989-01
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press
- Author
- Walter L. Hixson
Description
Traces the life of the American diplomat, examines his iconclastic positions, and shares his criticism of the Reagan's administration
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