Episode · Behind the Bastards · 2022-03-31
Books mentioned on Part Six: Kissinger
Robert is joined again by Gareth Reynolds & Dave Anthony (The Dollop) for the sixth and final part of our epic six part series on Henry Kissinger. See omnystudio.
Robert Evans recommended Kissinger's shadow by Greg Grandin, discussed Kissinger by Walter Isaacson, Years of Renewal by Henry Kissinger, and The trial of Henry Kissinger by Christopher Hitchens, and criticized Kissinger by Niall Ferguson.
Books mentioned, in the order they came up
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Kissinger
Kissinger by Walter Isaacson is a comprehensive and deeply revealing 1992 biography that chronicles the life, political power, and diplomatic maneuvers of Henry Kissinger.
Discussed“So Kissinger, a biography continues the story. Quote, "At Kissinger's behest, both Sadat and Mayer reigned in their generals at the kilometer 101 talks. That's like where this army is encircled."”
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Years of Renewal
Years of Renewal is a 1999 political memoir by former United States Secretary of State Henry Kissinger that chronicles his experiences and diplomatic maneuvers during the Gerald Ford administration.
Discussed“In early 1974, Saddam violated the terms of the March accord and unilaterally imposed a watered down version of autonomy for the Kurds. Barzani responded by traveling to Iran where he met with the Shaw and the CIA station chief to request US backing.”
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The trial of Henry Kissinger
The Trial of Henry Kissinger by Christopher Hitchens is a scathing investigative critique that examines the wartime actions and foreign policy decisions of the former U.S.
Discussed“The subject of Kissinger's past sins was very much in the air at the time. Judges in both France and Spain were seeking Kissinger for questioning as the long simmering debate over his connection to Chilean General Austo Pinoa's brutal killing of dissident in the 70s returned with a vengeance not least in Christopher Hitchens right ringing indictment the trial”
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Kissinger
Kissinger by Niall Ferguson is a comprehensive historical biography examining the early life and political rise of the influential American statesman Henry Kissinger.
Critiqued“In 2003, he opened up his White House archives to a British historian named Nile Ferguson, whose book, also just titled Kissinger, I've cited a few times in these episodes. Ferguson claimed his biography would quote provide a warts and all look at the man”
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Kissinger's shadow
Why people recommend it: Detailing the toxic reach of American foreign policy and the complex intellectual origins of state power, Kissinger's Shadow by Greg Grandin offers a sweeping critical examination of Henry Kissinger.
Recommended“Now, oh yeah, the most comprehensive biography of Henry Kissinger. And the one I if you were looking if you're looking for just a book on Kissinger's influence in like the US and how toxic it was, I recommend Kissinger's Shadow by Grandon.”
Where to get it
Other mentions in this episode (2) — ad reads, self-promotion and passing references, never counted
“Hi everybody, Robert Evans here and my novel After the Revolution is available for pre-order now from akress.org. Now, if you go to akpress.org, you can find After the Revolution.”
“Hi everybody, Robert Evans here and my novel After the Revolution is available for pre-order now from akpress.org. Now, if you go to akpress.org, you can find After the Revolution.”