Book summary

From his previously published memoirs and books on diplomacy, Kissinger excerpts sections that relate to the war in Vietnam and rearranges them into a coherent narrative, with some rewriting as well as new material. He provides an historical context that explains the war that President Nixon inherited upon taking office, an assessment of past and future strategies, and an insider's account of the secret negotiations that led to America's disengagement.

Media reviews

"In addition to being a major player in the events he narrates here, Kissinger is also a scholar of the first rank and a gifted prose stylist."