Yet as niall ferguson shows in this magisterial twovolume biography. Yet as niall ferguson shows in this magisterial biography, the idea of kissinger as the ruthless archrealist is based on a profound misunderstanding. Niall ferguson webchat as it happened the celebrated historian, back in the public eye with a biography of henry kissinger, joined us to answer your questions and tackled the likes of isis. He is senior fellow at the hoover institution, stanford. Kissinger by niall ferguson, 97807998702, download free ebooks, download free pdf epub ebook. In his book, professor ferguson argues that henry kissinger s approach to foreign policy was grounded in. Drawing not only on kissingers hitherto closed private papers but also on documents from more than a hundred archives around the world, ferguson argues that the true foundation of kissingers. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Niall ferguson is one of the worlds most renowned historians. The idealist, in which he looks at the early life of henry kissinger. His research included access to previously private papers, documents from more than 100 archives and many interviews with his subjects former colleagues.
Yet as niall ferguson shows in this magisterial biography, kissinger. Although this book is long at 986 pages, and kissinger has only just joined the nixon administration as national security adviser when it ends, the. Drawing not only on kissinger s hitherto closed private papers but also on documents from more than a hundred archives around the world, ferguson argues that the true foundation of kissingers thought is philosophical idealismcombined with history itself. Adam nadel the book illustrates just what an extraordinary human being kissinger is. Niall ferguson is a professor of history at harvard university. Drawing not only on kissinger s hitherto closed private papers but also on documents from more than 100 archives around the world, this biography is niall ferguson s masterpiece. But ferguson does a superb job in one book of explaining why kissinger is a complex figure with as much of an idealist and philosophical grounding as a realist.
The idealist, the first of a projected twovolume biography. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read kissinger. Kissinger thrived in this environmentcharming and impressing soviet apparatchiks with his trademark mordant humorand he attended the gatherings several times. He is the author of paper and iron, the house of rothschild, the pity of war, the cash nexus, empire, colossus, the war of the world, the ascent of money, high financier, civilization, the great degeneration, kissinger, 1923 1968. Niall ferguson already has many important, scholarly and controversial books to his credit. The idealist, 19231968, is the first volume of henry kissinger s biography, written by niall ferguson. Drawing not only on kissinger s hitherto closed private papers but also on documents from more than a hundred archives around the world, ferguson argues that the true foundation of kissinger s. Historian niall ferguson talked about his book kissinger.
In this remarkable new book, the first of two volumes, niall ferguson has created an extraordinary panorama of kissingers world, and a paradigmshifting reappraisal of the man. Courted by kissinger to write this biography 10 years ago it was written at his suggestion, hoover institution senior research fellow ferguson history, harvard univ the great degeneration. As brzezinski argued in his book between two ages, the new. Producing work as both a historian and a biographer, he has also published a number of biographies on figures such as henry kissinger and siegmund warburg.
In his charmless biography of henry kissinger, niall ferguson fails to. The way niall ferguson explains kissingers rise to national security adviser while imparting the important political circumstances that shaped history is engrossing and enlightening and as usual brilliantly narrated by roy mcmillan. Yet as niall ferguson shows in this magisterial twovolume biography, drawing not only on kissinger s hitherto closed private papers but also on documents from more than a hundred archives around the world, the idea of kissinger as the ruthless archrealist is based on a profound misunderstanding. His books chronicle a wide range of political and socioeconomic events. The idealist, the first of his projected twovolumes on henry kissinger, ferguson delves into the statesmans early life and thinking, providing the littleknown. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new. Ferguson tries to defend his subject but is deaf to his darker notes, and manages to trivialise his own book. No american statesman has been as revered or as reviled as henry kissinge.
The secret to henry kissingers success niall ferguson journalism. Drawing on kissingers closed private papers and documents from more than a hundred archives around the world, ferguson argues that the true. In his book, professor ferguson argues that henry kissingers approach to foreign policy was grounded in. In this remarkable book, the first of two volumes, niall ferguson has created an extraordinary panorama of kissinger s world, and a paradigmshifting reappraisal of the man. The idealist shifts the trajectory of kissinger studies fundamentally. See all 16 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Niall fergusons protestations aside, henry kissinger was the quintessential. Sep 26, 2015 the most crucial of fergusons historical revisions concerns the claim, first made by seymour hersh in his 1983 book the price of power, that kissinger leaked classified information to the nixon. But while kissinger s position at the heart of twentieth century us foreign policymaking, and as advisor to every president from kennedy to obama is legendary, less well known are the life experiences that molded his character. Sep 29, 2016 kissinger by niall ferguson, 9780141022000, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Andrew roberts praised the book in the new york times, concluding.
Niall ferguson teaches history and business administration at harvard and is a senior research fellow at several other universities, including oxford. A threepart television adaptation, niall fergusons networld, will air on pbs in march 2020. Like his classic twovolume history of the house of rothschild, kissinger sheds dazzling new light on an entire era. Kissinger by niall ferguson penguin books australia. Always thorough, often surprising, at times deeply moving, this is an extraordinary biography of the most significant scholarstatesmanstrategist of our time, by one of our most accomplished historians.
He is the author of fifteen books, including the pity of war, the house of rothschild, empire, civilization and. Drawing not only on kissinger s hitherto closed private papers but also on documents from more than a hundred archives around the world, this biography is niall ferguson s masterpiece. But if the second volume of kissinger is anywhere near as comprehensive, well written and riveting as the first, this will be his masterpiece. The secret to henry kissingers success niall ferguson. In contrast, ferguson, tone deaf to kissinger s darker notes, condemns him to a literary fate worse than anything that hitchens could have meted out. This book contains the first full account of the abortive initiative to start talks with hanoi in 1967. Drawing not only on kissingers hitherto closed private papers but also on documents from more than a hundred archives around the world, this biography is niall fergusons masterpiece. He spent his early adolescence under the third reich. He is also a senior fellow at the hoover institution, stanford university, and a senior research fellow at jesus college, oxford.
Like his classic twovolume history the house of rothschild, kissinger sheds dazzling new light on an entire era. The biography begins in furth, germany, kissinger s place of birth, and describes the vibrant jewish community that existed there during the 19th and early 20th century. Apr 01, 2014 the author of 15 books, ferguson is writin the author of 15 books, ferguson is writing a life of henry kissinger, the first volume of which kissinger, 19231968. Yet as niall ferguson shows in this magisterial twovolume biography, drawing not only on kissingers hitherto closed private papers but also on documents from more than a hundred archives around the world, the idea of kissinger as the ruthless archrealist is based on a profound misunderstanding. Henry kissinger, with president richard nixon and advisor richard v.
Niall fergusons dishonest biography of henry kissinger. Nov 14, 2016 in this remarkable book, the first of two volumes, niall ferguson has created an extraordinary panorama of kissingers world, and a paradigmshifting reappraisal of the man. He is also a visiting professor at tsinghua university, beijing. Kissinger by niall ferguson, 9780141022000, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Noted harvard historian niall ferguson tells the first part of kissingers story in great detail in kissinger. About halfway through writing my biography of henry kissinger, an interesting.
The idealistwas published in 2015 to critical acclaim. Working as a weekly columnist in sunday times in london, niall ferguson has become a highly prolific author and voice among his many peers and contemporaries. The book illustrates just what an extraordinary human being kissinger is. By engaging in such unabashed cheerleading, fergusons book. Ferguson discusses his new biography of henry kissinger, and sloane crosley talks about her first novel, the clasp. Hed like us to believe that kissinger was a kind of tormented idealist who believed in. His most recent book, the square and the tower, was published in the u. Henry kissinger is one of the most important strategic thinkers america has ever produced, according to harvard historian niall ferguson. Drawing on kissinger s closed private papers and documents from more than a hundred archives around the world, ferguson argues that the true. Niall ferguson on the life of henry kissinger chicago. The idealist 19231968, the idea of kissinger as the ruthless archrealist is based on a profound misunderstanding. For big, bold and compelling, it is impossible to ignore kissinger 19231968. Niall ferguson this is a disaster, the economic consequences of which cannot be offset by even the biggest monetary and fiscal splurge. Oct 02, 2015 niall ferguson wants us to reject the stereotyped image of henry kissinger as a cynical, amoral realist.
Previously, he was a professor at harvard university and new york university, visiting professor at new college of the humanities and senior research fellow at jesus college, oxford ferguson writes and lectures on international history, economic and. In 1966, at the pugwash conference in the polish resort of sopot, kissinger was. Noted harvard historian niall ferguson tells the first part of kissinger s story in great detail in kissinger. Brexit, populism and kissinger with niall ferguson conversations with history duration. He is the author of paper and iron, the house of rothschild, the pity of war, the cash nexus, empire, colossus, the war of the world, the ascent of money, high financier, civilization, the great degeneration, kissinger, 19231968. Sep 29, 2015 niall ferguson is one of the worlds most renowned historians. The idealist henry kissinger, harvard professor, before the senate foreign relations committee in 1966. Winner of the council on foreign relations arthur ross book award. He is also a visiting professor at tsinghua university, beijing, and the dillervon furstenberg family foundation.