George F. Kennan: an American life
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Published:
New York : Penguin Press, 2011.
Format:
Book
Physical Desc:
xi, 784 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 25 cm
Language:
Unknown
ISBN:
9780143122159, 9781594203121, 1594203121
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages [703]-749, [751]-762) and index.
Description
A remarkably revealing view of how this greatest of Cold War strategists came to doubt his strategy and always doubted himself.
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APA Citation (style guide)
Gaddis, J. L. (2011). George F. Kennan: an American life. Penguin Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Gaddis, John Lewis. 2011. George F. Kennan: An American Life. Penguin Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Gaddis, John Lewis, George F. Kennan: An American Life. Penguin Press, 2011.
MLA Citation (style guide)Gaddis, John Lewis. George F. Kennan: An American Life. Penguin Press, 2011.
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