5 Books to Help Understand the Impact of Henry Kissinger

Posted on December 1, 2023

by Franco V

Henry Kissinger died at 100 on November 29, 2023. Regardless of your politics or thoughts on the former Secretary of State, Kissinger undeniably made a long-lasting impact on United States history and foreign policy. These books dissect and unravel the complexities surrounding this influential statesman. From his diplomatic endeavors to the ethical dilemmas that shroud his legacy, these books offer readers a multifaceted perspective on the man whose imprint is indelibly stamped on modern geopolitical history.

 

Henry Kissinger and the American Century by Jeremi Suri

Leadership: Six Studies in World Strategy by Henry Kissinger

The Inevitability of Tragedy: Henry Kissinger and His World by Barry Gewen

Reckless: Henry Kissinger and the Tragedy of Vietnam by Robert K. Brigham.

Master of the Game: Henry Kissinger and the Art of Middle East Diplomacy by Martin Indyk

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