On the Front Lines of the Cold War: An American Correspondents Journal from the Chinese Civil War to the Cuban Missile Crisis and Vietnam Hardcover - 2010
by Seymour Topping
From the rear cover
"An absorbing narrative of American successes and failures after World War II." -- Library Journal
"This book should be required reading for all journalism students and international policymakers." -- Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication"The book is a feast for students of history who want to know not just how things turned out, but also how it actually happened." -- Associated Press
"Topping draws important historical lessons as a signpost for today's policy makers." -- American Journalism"A notable contribution to the history of the Cold War as seen by an astute observer." -- Journal of Cold War Studies
"The new autobiography from an international correspondent during the Cold War provides a fresh angle on some epoch-making events in American foreign relations." -- International History ReviewAs a correspondent for the International News Service, the Associated Press, and later for the New York Times, Seymour Topping documented on the ground the tumultuous events during the Chinese Civil War, the French Indochina War, and the American retreat from Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos. In this riveting narrative, Topping chronicles his extraordinary experiences covering the East-West struggle in Asia and Eastern Europe from 1946 into the 1980s, taking us beyond conventional historical accounts to provide a fresh, first-hand perspective on American triumphs and defeats during the Cold War era.
Details
- Title On the Front Lines of the Cold War: An American Correspondents Journal from the Chinese Civil War to the Cuban Missile Crisis and Vietnam
- Author Seymour Topping
- Binding Hardcover
- Edition First Printing
- Pages 488
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher LSU Press, Baton Rouge, LA
- Date 2010-03-15
- Illustrated Yes
- ISBN 9780807135563 / 0807135569
- Weight 1.85 lbs (0.84 kg)
- Dimensions 9.3 x 6.1 x 1.5 in (23.62 x 15.49 x 3.81 cm)
-
Themes
- Chronological Period: 1940's
- Chronological Period: 20th Century
- Chronological Period: 1950-1999
- Library of Congress subjects Cold War, War correspondents - United States
- Library of Congress Catalog Number 2009028555
- Dewey Decimal Code B
Media reviews
Citations
- Library Journal, 04/01/2010, Page 85
More Copies for Sale
On the Front Lines of the Cold War: An American Correspondent's Journal from the Chinese Civil War to the Cuban Missile Crisis and Vietnam (From Our Own Correspondent)
by Topping, Seymour
- Used
- very good
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
- 9780807135563 / 0807135569
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Seller
-
Simi Valley, California, United States
- Item Price
-
£2.41£3.22 shipping to USA
Show Details
On the Front Lines of the Cold War: An American Correspondent's Journal from the Chinese Civil War to the Cuban Missile Crisis and Vietnam (From Our Own Correspondent)
- Used
- Condition
- Used - Very Good
- ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
- 9780807135563 / 0807135569
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Seller
-
Frederick, Maryland, United States
- Item Price
-
£4.43£3.22 shipping to USA
Show Details
On the Front Lines of the Cold War: An American Correspondents Journal from the Chinese Civil War to the Cuban Missile Crisis and Vietnam
by Seymour Topping
- Used
- very good
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
- 9780807135563 / 0807135569
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Seller
-
Seattle, Washington, United States
- Item Price
-
£5.16FREE shipping to USA
Show Details
On the Front Lines of the Cold War: An American Correspondents Journal from the Chinese Civil War to the Cuban Missile Crisis and Vietnam
by Seymour Topping
- Used
- good
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Used - Good
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
- 9780807135563 / 0807135569
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Seller
-
Seattle, Washington, United States
- Item Price
-
£5.16FREE shipping to USA
Show Details
On the Front Lines of the Cold War: An American Correspondent's Journal from the Chinese Civil War to the Cuban Missile Crisis and Vietnam (From Our Own Correspondent)
by Seymour Topping
- Used
- good
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Used - Good
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
- 9780807135563 / 0807135569
- Quantity Available
- 2
- Seller
-
Seattle, Washington, United States
- Item Price
-
£5.16FREE shipping to USA
Show Details
On the Front Lines of the Cold War : An American Correspondent's Journal from the Chinese Civil War to the Cuban Missile Crisis and Vietnam
by Topping, Seymour
- Used
- Condition
- Used - Very Good
- ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
- 9780807135563 / 0807135569
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Seller
-
Reno, Nevada, United States
- Item Price
-
£5.73FREE shipping to USA
Show Details
On the Front Lines of the Cold War : An American Correspondent's Journal from the Chinese Civil War to the Cuban Missile Crisis and Vietnam
by Topping, Seymour
- Used
- Condition
- Used - Good
- ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
- 9780807135563 / 0807135569
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Seller
-
Mishawaka, Indiana, United States
- Item Price
-
£5.82FREE shipping to USA
Show Details
On the Front Lines of the Cold War
by Topping, Seymour
- Used
- Fine
- first
- Condition
- Used - Fine
- Edition
- First Edition
- ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
- 9780807135563 / 0807135569
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Seller
-
Haworth, New Jersey, United States
- Item Price
-
£6.06£4.04 shipping to USA
Show Details
On the Front Lines of the Cold War: An American Correspondents Journal from the Chinese Civil War to the Cuban Missile Crisis and Vietnam (From Our Own Correspondent)
by Seymour Topping
- Used
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Used: Good
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
- 9780807135563 / 0807135569
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Seller
-
HOUSTON, Texas, United States
- Item Price
-
£6.77FREE shipping to USA
Show Details
On the Front Lines of the Cold War: An American Correspondent's Journal from the Chinese Civil War to the Cuban Missile Crisis and Vietnam (From Our Own Correspondent)
by Topping, Seymour
- Used
- good
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Used - Good
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
- 9780807135563 / 0807135569
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Seller
-
Boonsboro, Maryland, United States
- Item Price
-
£8.22£4.03 shipping to USA