Name: On China
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Author: Henry Kissinger
ISBN: 9780141049427

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Physical Book

Author

Henry Kissinger

Publisher

Penguin

Synopsis "On China "

In 1971 Henry Kissinger took the historic step of reopening relations between China and the West, and since then has been more intimately connected with the country at the highest level than any... Leer másIn 1971 Henry Kissinger took the historic step of reopening relations between China and the West, and since then has been more intimately connected with the country at the highest level than any other western figure. This book distils his unique experience, examining China's history from the classical era to the present day, describing the essence of its millennia-old approach to diplomacy, strategy and negotiation, and reflecting on these attitudes for our own uncertain future. A new postscript for this edition examines the argument that China and the West are inevitably heading for confrontation, and outlines a strategy of cooperation and coevolution instead. 'The most famous living practitioner of international statecraft . . . On China is part grand historical tour, part riveting memoir and part analysis.' Philip Sherwell, Sunday Telegraph 'An epic and, in some places, surprisingly moving book on China . . . human reality is very much present in his warts-and-all portraits of Mao and Zhou.' Simon Schama, Financial Times 'Fascinating, shrewd . . . informed by Kissinger's intimate first-hand knowledge of several generations of Chinese leaders.' Michiko Kakutani, The New York Times 'An elegant and erudite insight into the new world superpower.' Rana Mitter, Observer 'Absorbing . . . part reminiscence, part reflection, part history, and part intuitive exploration.' Jonathan Spence, New York Review of Books

Henry Kissinger

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(Germany, 1923), of German Jewish origin, served as National Security Advisor and later Secretary of State under Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford and has advised many other U.S. presidents on international policy issues. In 1973, he received the Nobel Peace Prize, and has also been awarded the Medal of Freedom, among many other awards and honors. He is the author of numerous books on international politics such as China (Debate, 2013) or World Order (Debate, 2016). He currently chairs Kissinger Associates, Inc., an international consulting firm.

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