diplomatic history

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diplomatic history

The Lost history of 1914

reconsidering the year the great war began
2012

A glorious defeat

Mexico and its war with the United States
2007

Triumph and tragedy

the second world war v.VI
1985
This 6-volume set was written by Winston Churchill using a team of advisors and the collection of the documents on which the writing was to be based. He also asked for recollections from those involved. Volume 6 tells the story from the Anglo-American landings in Normandy in June and the unconditional surrender of Japan in September.

Ending the Vietnam War

a history of America's involvement in and extrication from the Vietnam War
2003
American diplomat Henry Kissinger chronicles America's role in the Vietnam War and its end, discussing secret talks among key players and explaining how consequential decisions were made.

The conquerors

Roosevelt, Truman, and the destruction of Hitler's Germany, 1941-1945
2003

The neutrals

1982
Profusely illustrated text depicts the World War II roles of the states that succeeded in remaining neutral, including Portugal, Spain, Switzerland, and Turkey.

Containing the Communists

America's foreign entanglements
2003
Describes the U.S.'s political and military attempts to prevent the spread of Communism throughout the world in the latter half of the twentieth century, discussing Germany, Korea, Egypt, Cuba, Vietnam, Angola, and Nicaragua.

Henry Kissinger

ending the Vietnam War
2007
Presents a brief profile of former Secretary of State, Henry Kissinger, and chronicles his childhood in Nazi Germany, immigration to the United States, education, and success in politics.

The hinge of fate

1985
Describes events of World War II from January 1942 to May 1943, including the invasion of Sicily, warfare in Africa, meetings with Roosevelt, and efforts at collaboration with Stalin.

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