He Walked Alone - A Biography of John Gilbert Winant

Bernard Bellush

Published by Mouton & Co. N.V., The Hague, Netherlands, 1968

Bernard Bellush was an American historian and journalist, best known for his work and teachings on labor history and labor relations, particularly on the American labor movement. After earning his PhD from Columbia in 1951, he joined the faculty of City College of New York, his alma mater, where he led a long and distinguished academic career until his death in 2011 at the age of 94, holding the title of Professor Emeritus. Bellush s book, He Walked Alone: A Biography of John G. Winant, explores the life and political career of Winant, a former governor of New Hampshire and U.S. Ambassador to the UK during World War II. The biography highlights Winant s strong commitment to labor relations and social welfare, but primarily focuses on his role as Ambassador, where he played a key part in strengthening ties between the U.S. and Britain during wartime. SIGNED and inscribed on front endpaper to Hal (Harold) Brayman, an author, syndicated columnist, and former Director of Public Relations at the Du Pont Company. 8vo, in original light green boards with gilt-lettered spine. In original dust jacket preserved in a clear sleeve. 246 pp. There is some light fading to the tail of the spine. The spine and edges of the dust jacket are sunned. The binding is tight and the pages are clean and crisp. A Near Fine copy in a Near Fine dust jacket. . Seller Inventory # 66

Bibliographic Details

Title: He Walked Alone - A Biography of John ...
Publisher: Mouton & Co. N.V., The Hague, Netherlands
Publication Date: 1968
Binding: Hardcover
Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included
Signed: Signed by Author(s)
Edition: First Edition.