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The unquiet American Richard Holbrooke in the world Derek Chollet ... (eds.) - 1. ed. - XV, 383 S. Ill. 25 cm

Includes bibliographical references and index

The audacity of determination -- The journalist -- Vietnam -- Asia in the Carter years -- Europe in the Clinton years -- Bosnia and Dayton -- The United Nations -- Fighting HIV/AIDS -- Afghanistan and Pakistan -- Mentor and friend.

Widely regarded to possess one of the most penetrating minds of any modern diplomat of any nation, Holbrooke was also well known for his outsized personality, and his capacity to charm and offend in equally colossal measures. In this book, the friends and colleagues who knew him best survey his accomplishments as a diplomat, activist, and author. Excerpts from Holbrooke's own writings further illuminate each significant period of his career

ISBN: 1610390784 hardback 9781610390781 : hardback

LCCN: 2011934432

Subjects--Personal Names:
Holbrooke, Richard C 1941-2010

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Diplomats--United States--Biography
Ambassadors--United States--Biography

Subjects--Index Terms: Class of Spring 2018 Richard C. Holbrooke Distinguished Visitor Distinguished Visitor

Index Terms--Genre/Form:
Biografie
Aufsatzsammlung

LC Class. No.: E840.8.H64

Dewey Class. No.: 320.092