America at the brink of empire : Rusk, Kissinger, and the Vietnam War / Lawrence W. Serewicz.

Author/creator Serewicz, Lawrence W.
Format Book
Publication InfoBaton Rouge : Louisiana State University Press, ©2007.
Descriptionx, 233 pages ; 24 cm.
Supplemental ContentTable of contents only
Subjects
Rusk, Dean, 1909-1994--Political and social views.
Kissinger, Henry, 1923-2023--Political and social views.
Vietnam War, 1961-1975--Diplomatic history.
Imperialism--History. --20th century.
Intervention (International law)--Case studies.
United States--Foreign relations. --1961-1963.
United States--Foreign relations. --1963-1969.
United States--Foreign relations. --1969-1974.
United States--Foreign relations. --Vietnam.
Vietnam--Foreign relations. --United States.

SeriesPolitical traditions in foreign policy series
Political traditions in foreign policy series. ^A238123
Contents Introduction : republic or empire? -- Dean Rusk : pacta sunt servanda -- Lyndon Johnson's flawed statesmanship and the near Machiavellian moment in American foreign policy -- Henry Kissinger : Machiavelli's advisor -- Rusk and Kissinger : the high priest of principle and the dark prince of power -- Rusk or Kissinger : can America be reconciled to the world? -- Applying the Machiavellian moment to the presidency of George W. Bush.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 209-222) and index.
LCCN 2006008948
ISBN0807131792 (cloth : alk. paper)
ISBN9780807131794

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Joyner General Stacks E840 .S396 2007 ✔ Available Place Hold