The Politics Of Diplomacy; Revolution, War And Peace 1989 - 1992

Baker, James A.

ISBN 10: 0399140875 / ISBN 13: 9780399140877

Published by G.P. Putnam's Sons, New York, 1995

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Octavo, xvi, 687pp. Black hardcover, title in gilt on spine, signature of author in gilt on front cover. The first edition, first printing with a full number line on the copyright page. In the publisher's near fine dust jacket, retail price on front flap, a few scrapes to the rear panel. This copy is signed on a bookplate: "To Paul Pressler / a lifelong friend, with warmest personal regards / Jim Baker." Judge Paul Pressler (1930-2024) was President George H.W. Bush's and James Baker's choice to lead the Office of Government Ethics in 1989, but "ethical problems" would derail his nomination. Judge Pressler served on the Texas Court of Appeals from 1978-1992. He was influential in the conservative resurgence of the Southern Baptist Convention and a notable power broker in conservative Texas politics. He was accused of sexual misconduct later in life and utilized the legal services of Baker Botts, the namesake law firm of the Baker family, to defend himself.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Politics Of Diplomacy; Revolution, War And Peace 1989 - 1992
• Publisher: G.P. Putnam's Sons, New York
• Publication Date: 1995
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0399140875
• ISBN 13: 9780399140877
• Binding: Hardcover
• Illustrator: The first edition of The Politics Of Diplomacy by James A. Baker III, inscribed to his friend, Judge Paul Pressler of Texas.
• Edition: First Edition, First Printing.
• Condition: Near fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: near fine
• Signed: Signed by Author(s)
• Seller catalogs:
  • U.S. Politics

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Synopsis

The Secretary of State in the Bush Administration recounts his efforts at diplomacy during the extraordinary events of his time in office, from the fall of the U.S.S.R. to the Israeli-Palestinian peace accord. 150,000 first printing. $150,000 ad/promo. First serial, Newsweek.

Reviews

Former Secretary of State Baker's memoirs offer an engaging and candid behind-the-scenes look at the conduct of U.S. foreign policy during one of the most tumultuous periods in recent history. The dramatic political convulsions of his tenure?the Tiananmen Square massacre, breakup of the Soviet Union, collapse of the Berlin wall, German reunification, and Iraqi invasion of Kuwait?form the backdrop for Baker's intriguing account of his forays into the vicissitudes of international diplomacy, a tale laced with personal anecdotes and intimate portraits of major world figures. Confusing chronological arrangement and sometimes tedious details may put off some readers, but those who persevere will be well rewarded. Comparable to his predecessor George P. Schultz's Turmoil and Triumph (Scribner's, 1993), Baker's book is a valuable contribution to the literature on contemporary U.S. foreign relations. A welcome addition to both popular and academic collections.
-?David Ettinger, George Washington Univ., Washington, D.C.
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