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The wise men: Six friends and the world they made

The wise men: Six friends and the world they made

Acheson, Bohlen, Harriman, Kennan, Lovett, McCloy
Biography & MemoirHistory
Pages
853
Published
1986
Language
English

Synopsis

This book explores the lives of six influential friends who navigated the complex post-World War II era. Known as the 'wise men,' their intellect and actions profoundly shaped American foreign policy during the early Cold War. Discover the personal stories behind the public figures who helped establish the United States' global role.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

InformativeReflectiveThought-ProvokingIntellectual
Multiple POVs

Genres

Biography & Memoir History Politics & Society Biography

Authors

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Evan Thomas

Evan Thomas is the author of The Wise Men: Six Friends and the World They Made, a history that looks at the influential figures who shaped post-war America. He writes about history and foreign policy.

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Walter Isaacson

Walter Isaacson, the CEO of the Aspen Institute, has been chairman of CNN and the managing editor of Time magazine. He is the author of Steve Jobs; Einstein: His Life and Universe; Benjamin Franklin: An American Life; and Kissinger: A Biography, and the coauthor of The Wise Men: Six Friends and the World They Made. He lives in Washington, DC. [(Source)][1] [1]: http://authors.simonandschuster.com/Walter-Isaacson/697650

Frequently asked questions

  • Is The Wise Men based on real people?

    This book is a non-fiction account focusing on the lives and influence of six prominent American statesmen who played crucial roles in shaping post-World War II foreign policy: Dean Acheson, Charles Bohlen, W. Averell Harriman, George Kennan, Robert Lovett, and John McCloy.

  • How does this book relate to Walter Isaacson's other biographies?

    Unlike Isaacson's solo biographies which typically focus on a single individual, this work, co-authored with Evan Thomas, examines a collective of influential figures and their interconnected impact on a specific historical period. It showcases a broader scope of biographical narrative.