20%OFF
The Parliament of Man: The Past, Present and Future of the United Nations
Paul Kennedy
€ 17.99
€ 14.33
FREE Delivery in Ireland
Description for The Parliament of Man: The Past, Present and Future of the United Nations
Paperback. Can the world be governed by agreement rather than conflict? In 1945 the world's powerful nation states came together to 'save succeeding generations from the scourge of war and reaffirm faith in the fundamental human rights'. This title tells the story of the UN - its creation, the threats it has faced, and possibilities it holds for the future. Num Pages: 384 pages. BIC Classification: HB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 129 x 23. Weight in Grams: 284.
The extraordinary story of the UN - its creation, the threats it has faced, and the possibilities it holds for the future.
Can the world be governed by agreement rather than conflict? In 1945 the world's most powerful nation states came together to 'save succeeding generations from the scourge of war and reaffirm faith in the fundamental human rights'. Over sixty years later, the United Nations still doggedly pursues that mandate.
Paul Kennedy's The Parliament of Man is a timely history that examines the roots and functions of this unique organization, casts an objective eye on ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Penguin Books Ltd
Number of pages
384
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Condition
New
Number of Pages
384
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780140285871
SKU
V9780140285871
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 5 to 9 working days
Ref
99-36
About Paul Kennedy
Paul Kennedy is a Professor of History at Yale University. His books include The Rise and Fall of the Great Powers and Preparing for the Twenty-First Century. He was born and brought up in Newcastle-upon-Tyne.
Reviews for The Parliament of Man: The Past, Present and Future of the United Nations