Marshall Plan [Hardcover]

Allen W. Dulles (Author), Michael Wala (Editor, Introduction)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 3, 1993 | ISBN-10: 0854963502 | ISBN-13: 978-0854963508 | Edition: First Edition

This recently discovered study by Allen Dulles, written in the winter of 1947/48 when the acceptance of the Marshall Plan was still in doubt, not only offers fascinating insights into the early postwar period but may also serve as an inspiration to policy makers at a time when there is much discussion of recovery programmes for Eastern Europe and the Marshall Plan is often evoked as a possible model.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Allen Dulles is renowned as the pioneer of the CIA, but before entering upon a clandestine career he was a distinguished diplomat and architect of American foreign policy. His formidable grasp of complex political and economic issues is amply demonstrated in the publication of this long neglected study." --Peter Grose

"With this book Michael Wala makes accessible a near-sensational find ... [Wala's] foreword and comments aptly complement the original text from today's vantage-point." --Dietmar F. Spranz, Executive Director, Austrian National Bank

"The Dulles book has been skilfully edited by Michael Wala of the Universitat Erlangen-Nurnberg a specialist in US foreign policy 1945-50. I found his 14 page introduction, putting Dulles and the Marshall Plan into context, particularly helpful." --European Update

About the Author

Michael Wala is an Assistant Professor at Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 160 pages
• Publisher: Berg Publishers; First Edition edition (March 3, 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0854963502
• ISBN-13: 978-0854963508
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.7 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,283,675 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Essential reading for understanding applied social analysis., November 20, 1998

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Murray J. Leaf (Plano, Texas) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Marshall Plan (Hardcover)

It is rare to get an insiders view of an important policy decision written with this much thoroughness and clarity. The Marshall plan is one of the most important things America has ever done in world affairs, and the prototype and foundation of the transformation of international relations that America is presently leading. This is its best account. We should not confuse Allan Dulles with his brother.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Essential reading for understanding applied social analysis., November 20, 1998

By 

Murray J. Leaf (Plano, Texas) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   

This review is from: Marshall Plan (Hardcover)

It is rare to get an insider's view of an important policy decision written with this much thoroughness and clarity. The Marshall plan is one of the most important things America has ever done in world affairs, and the prototype and foundation of the transformation of international relations that America is presently leading. This is its best account. The authors of the Marshal plan were democratic visionaries solidly grounded in pragmatic realities. Allan Dulles speaks for them. (Do not confuse Allan with his brother).