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Years of Renewal

The Concluding Volume of His Memoirs

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Henry Kissinger

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1152 Seiten
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Henry Kissinger, a prominent American diplomat and Nobel Peace Prize winner, is a key figure in contemporary history and American foreign policy. The final volume of his memoirs serves as both a historical document and a compelling narrative filled with insights and candor. It begins with Nixon's resignation, offering Kissinger's assessment of Nixon's complex personality and the tragedy that marked his presidency, which briefly elevated Kissinger to immense power. The narrative then explores Gerald Ford's administration, portraying him as a man of decency and courage who guided the nation through renewal. Kissinger reflects on the painful U.S. withdrawal from Vietnam amidst a hostile Congress and a weakened intelligence community, presenting a vivid account of crises such as the fall of Cambodia and South Vietnam, the Mayaguez incident, and tensions between Greece and Turkey. He details pivotal moments in American foreign policy during Ford's era, including his shuttle diplomacy that fostered peace between Egypt and Israel, the Vladivostok meeting with Brezhnev on nuclear limitations, and the complex U.S.-China dialogue. The memoir also covers Kissinger's initiatives in Africa and U.S. policies in the Americas, offering candid portraits of global leaders, from Mao Zedong to Brezhnev. This work combines scholarship, wisdom, and firsthand experience, making it a profound exploration of Cold War history and diplomacy, solidifyi