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Where Liberty Dwells, There Is My Country
Stapleton, Craig Roberts; McCready, Louise French
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Hardback. Num Pages: 220 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 244 x 167 x 17. Weight in Grams: 458.
Franco-American diplomatic relations were tested at pivotal moments in world history. This collection of biographies of twentieth-century U.S. ambassadors to France explores their personal and professional lives, highlighting accomplishments and challenges in France. Before serving as the U.S. president's personal representative, these men were successful politicians, businessmen, and soldiers, who then sacrificed their time, money, and sometimes, their health. These ambassadors demonstrated courage, intelligence, and character during the most challenging events of the twentieth century.
Franco-American diplomatic relations were tested at pivotal moments in world history. This collection of biographies of twentieth-century U.S. ambassadors to France explores their personal and professional lives, highlighting accomplishments and challenges in France. Before serving as the U.S. president's personal representative, these men were successful politicians, businessmen, and soldiers, who then sacrificed their time, money, and sometimes, their health. These ambassadors demonstrated courage, intelligence, and character during the most challenging events of the twentieth century.
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
University Press of America United States
Number of pages
220
Condition
New
Number of Pages
220
Place of Publication
Lanham, MD, United States
ISBN
9780761851424
SKU
V9780761851424
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99-15
About Stapleton, Craig Roberts; McCready, Louise French
Craig Roberts Stapleton served as ambassador to the Czech Republic (2001-2004) and France (2005-2009). He serves on the Boards of the 9/11 Memorial Commission and the George W. Bush Presidential Library Foundation. Louise French McCready graduated from the University of Pennsylvania and New York University's Graduate School of Journalism. She assists the editorial director of Condé Nast and contributes ... Read more
Reviews for Where Liberty Dwells, There Is My Country
In this remarkable survey of America's diplomats in Paris, Ambassador Stapleton tells the stories of individuals often overlooked in grand histories of twentieth-century Europe but whose impact could be felt on many of America's most important initiatives. This book reminds us of the importance of having admirable diplomats who can represent the best of America.
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