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Nixon and Mao : The Week That Changed the World by Margaret MacMillan 2008

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Condition
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A book that does not look new and has been read but is in excellent condition. No obvious damage to the cover, with the dust jacket (if applicable) included for hard covers. No missing or damaged pages, no creases or tears, and no underlining/highlighting of text or writing in the margins. May be very minimal identifying marks on the inside cover. Very minimal wear and tear. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
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“This book is in pre owned and very good condition. The pages, binding and cover are intact and ...
Subject
Political Science
Country Region
World
Year
2008
Type
World
Map View
World
Product Type
Textbook
Country/Region of Manufacture
United States
Countries Involved
United States, China
People
Richard M. Nixon, Chairman Mao Tse-tung
Event Date
February 1972 Summit Meeting
Educational Level
College
Modified Item
No
ISBN
9780812970579

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Product Identifiers

Publisher
Random House Publishing Group
ISBN-10
0812970578
ISBN-13
9780812970579
eBay Product ID (ePID)
61628792

Product Key Features

Book Title
Nixon and Mao : the Week That Changed the World
Number of Pages
448 Pages
Language
English
Topic
United States / 20th Century, International Relations / General, Presidents & Heads of State, Asia / China, Political, International Relations / Diplomacy
Publication Year
2008
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Political Science, Biography & Autobiography, History
Author
Margaret Macmillan
Format
Trade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height
1 in
Item Weight
13.9 Oz
Item Length
8 in
Item Width
5.3 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Trade
Dewey Edition
22
Dewey Decimal
327.7305109/047
Synopsis
Margaret MacMillan, praised as "a superb writer who can bring history to life" ( The Philadelphia Inquirer ), brings her extraordinary gifts to one of the most important subjects today-the relationship between the United States and China-and one of the most significant moments in modern history. In February 1972, Richard Nixon, the first American president ever to visit China, and Mao Tse-tung, the enigmatic Communist dictator, met for an hour in Beijing. Their meeting changed the course of history and ultimately laid the groundwork for the complex relationship between China and the United States that we see today. That monumental meeting in 1972-during what Nixon called "the week that changed the world"-could have been brought about only by powerful leaders: Nixon himself, a great strategist and a flawed human being, and Mao, willful and ruthless. They were assisted by two brilliant and complex statesmen, Henry Kissinger and Chou En-lai. Surrounding them were fascinating people with unusual roles to play, including the enormously disciplined and unhappy Pat Nixon and a small-time Shanghai actress turned monstrous empress, Jiang Qing. And behind all of them lay the complex history of two countries, two great and equally confident civilizations: China, ancient and contemptuous yet fearful of barbarians beyond the Middle Kingdom, and the United States, forward-looking and confident, seeing itself as the beacon for the world. Nixon thought China could help him get out of Vietnam. Mao needed American technology and expertise to repair the damage of the Cultural Revolution. Both men wanted an ally against an aggressive Soviet Union. Did they get what they wanted? Did Mao betray his own revolutionary ideals? How did the people of China react to this apparent change in attitude toward the imperialist Americans? Did Nixon make a mistake in coming to China as a supplicant? And what has been the impact of the visit on the United States ever since? Weaving together fascinating anecdotes and insights, an understanding of Chinese and American history, and the momentous events of an extraordinary time, this brilliantly written book looks at one of the transformative moments of the twentieth century and casts new light on a key relationship for the world of the twenty-first century., How does one talk about love? buffoonery, n. You were drunk, and I made the mistake of mentioning Showgirls in a near-empty subway car. The pole had no idea what it was about to endure. In this enchanting compendium of Love, David Leviathan charts the moving portrait of a relationship. Starting with... aberrant, adj. '"I don't normally do this kind of thing," you said. "Neither do I," I assured you.' ...David's words fit together to create a beautiful and compelling story, encapsulating all aspects of a relationship and giving a name to the everyday struggles they entail. Through these short entries, he provides an intimate window into the great events and quotidian trifles of being within a couple, giving us an indelible and deeply moving portrait of love in our time. arcane, adj. It was Joanna who noticed it first. We were over at her house for dinner, and she said something about being able to see the woman across the street doing yoga in the mornings, and how strange it looked when you were watching it from afar. "So how is Miss Torso doing?" you asked. And I said, "Perhaps we should ask the pianist." Joanna just looked at us and said, "It used to be that you each had your own strange, baffling references. And now you have them together." People often say that when couples are married for a long time, they start to look alike. I don't believe that. But I do believe their sentences start to look alike.

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