As the 1990s place greater demands on the UN, this inspiring biography shows how Hammarskjold perfected the active but quiet diplomacy that proved successful in a series of seemingly hopeless situations, from the Suez Crisis to Indochina, and how he stood up for principle against the greatest powers. Photos.
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A vivid portrayal of an innovative leader of our times.,
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Sir Brian Urquhart has written an insightful and personal biography of Hammarskjold, a man whom he worked with for years in the United Nations. Urquhart has seen the depth of Hammarskjold's character and vision and after Hammarskjold's death in 1961, Sir Brian Urquhart has portrayed the former Secretary General of the UN during some of the organization's most difficult moments as the visionary he truly was. A great read for anyone interested in discovering a truly great man of our times.
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The concept of a representative central authority working in the interest of all the people, even of one nation, has taken many centuries to evolve and longer still to become an effective reality. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
Sékou Touré, preventive diplomacy, specialized agencies, conciliation commission, eleven fliers, salvage fleet, eleven airmen, administrative governor, fedayeen raids, emergency special session, international civil service Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Security Council, New York, General Assembly, United Nations, United States, Middle East, Soviet Union, Chou En-lai, Advisory Committee, Prime Minister, Dag Hammarskjold, Pathet Lao, Suez Canal, Great Britain, Observation Group, Central Government, The Political Challenge, Souvanna Phouma, Port Said, State Department, Gaza Strip, Ralph Bunche, The Aftermath of Suez, The First Stage, South Africa Browse Sample Pages:
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The concept of a representative central authority working in the interest of all the people, even of one nation, has taken many centuries to evolve and longer still to become an effective reality. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
Sékou Touré, preventive diplomacy, specialized agencies, conciliation commission, eleven fliers, salvage fleet, eleven airmen, administrative governor, fedayeen raids, emergency special session, international civil service Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Security Council, New York, General Assembly, United Nations, United States, Middle East, Soviet Union, Chou En-lai, Advisory Committee, Prime Minister, Dag Hammarskjold, Pathet Lao, Suez Canal, Great Britain, Observation Group, Central Government, The Political Challenge, Souvanna Phouma, Port Said, State Department, Gaza Strip, Ralph Bunche, The Aftermath of Suez, The First Stage, South Africa Browse Sample Pages:
Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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