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Kissinger: A Biography (7)

Author

Walter Isaacson

Genre

Biography, Political History, International Relations, American History

Synopsis

Walter Isaacson's definitive biography chronicles the complex life of Henry Kissinger, from his escape from Nazi Germany to becoming one of the most influential and controversial figures in American foreign policy. Through extensive interviews and unprecedented access, Isaacson explores the brilliant yet polarizing diplomat who shaped Cold War strategy, opened relations with China, and negotiated critical peace agreements while leaving a deeply contested legacy. This masterful portrait reveals both the strategic genius and moral ambiguities of a man who redefined American diplomacy in the twentieth century.