The Wise Men: Six Friends and the World They Made [Paperback ed.] 1476728828, 9781476728827

With a new introduction by the authors, this is the classic account of the American statesmen who rebuilt the world afte

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The Wise Men: Six Friends and the World They Made [Paperback ed.]
1476728828, 9781476728827

s/t: Acheson, Bohlen, Harriman, Kennan, Lovett, McCloy A captivating blend of personal biography and public drama, The W

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