Henry L. Stimson's American Policy in Nicaragua: The Lasting Legacy [Paperback]

Henry L. Stimson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 1991 | ISBN-10: 1558760377 | ISBN-13: 978-1558760370

Perhaps the most illuminating document ever published on American foreign policy in Nicaragua, this book represents a full spectrum of critical perspectives. Henry Stimson's memoirs as a special envoy to Nicaragua, first published in 1927, are reprinted here in their entirety. Also included is the full text of the U.S. State Department's "The United States and Nicaragua: A Survey of the Relations from 1909 to 1932." Then, as now, we read about a president named Chamorro, a revolutionary named Sandino, and U.S.-supervised elections. Stimson was commissioned to bring peace and democracy to Nicaragua; most Nicaraguans still think he brought only the Marines and the Somoza dictatorship

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" . . . The only role assumed by our Government forces was that of a policeman. . . . But the lot of a policeman on foreign soil is not a happy one." -- New York Times on the results of Stimson's mission

"It was a disastrous mistake to underestimate Sandino and a catastrophic mistake to be taken in by Somoza." -- Alan Brinkley quoting the Stimson biographer, Hodgson.

"The documents here are rich and relevant . . . The volume deserves a place in any library with Latin American studies materials." -- Canadian Journal of Latin American and Caribbean Studies --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author

About Henry L. Stimson: Stimson held several posts as Secretary of War and Secretary of State. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 268 pages
• Publisher: Markus Wiener Pub (August 1991)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1558760377
• ISBN-13: 978-1558760370
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,111,212 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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This review is from: Henry L. Stimson's American Policy in Nicaragua: The Lasting Legacy (Paperback)

"The documents here are rich and relevant . . . The volume deserves a place in any library with Latin American studies materials."

-Canadian Journal of Latin American and Caribbean Studies

" . . . The only role assumed by our Government forces was that of a policeman. . . . But the lot of a policeman on foreign soil is not a happy one."

-New York Times on the results of Stimson's mission

"It was a disastrous mistake to underestimate Sandino and a catastrophic mistake to be taken in by Somoza."

-Alan Brinkley quoting the Stimson biographer, Hodgson.