China Diary of George H. W Bush

"As head of the United States Liaison Office in Beijing from 1974 to 1975, George H. W. Bush witnessed high-level policy deliberations and daily social interactions between the two Cold War superpowers. The China Diary of George H. W. Bush offers an intimate look at this fundamental period of international history, marks a monumental contribution to our understanding of U.S.-China relations, and sheds light on the ideals of a global president in the making." "Complete with a preface by George H. W. Bush, and an introduction and essay by Jeffrey Engel that place Bush's China experience in the broad context of his public career, The China Diary of George H. W. Bush offers an unmediated perspective on American diplomatic history, and explores a crucial period's impact on a future commander in chief."--BOOK JACKET.Engel, Jeffrey A. is the author of 'China Diary of George H. W Bush', published 2008 under ISBN 9780691130064 and ISBN 069113006X.