Henry L. Stimson's American Policy in Nicaragua: The Lasting Legacy

by Henry L. Stimson

Book Overview

Perhaps the most illuminating document ever published on American foreign policy in Nicaragua, this book represents a full spectrum of critical perspectives. Henry Stimson's memoirs as a special envoy... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1558760377
• ISBN13: 9781558760370
• Release Date: January 1991
• Publisher: Markus Wiener Publishers
• Length: 268 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.

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a few reviws for American policy in Nicaragua

"The documents here are rich and relevant . . . The volume deserves a place in any library with Latin American studies materials." -Canadian Journal of Latin American and Caribbean Studies " . . . The only role assumed by our Government forces was that of a policeman. . . . But the lot of a policeman on foreign soil is not a happy one." -New York Times on the results of Stimson's mission "It was a disastrous mistake to underestimate Sandino and a catastrophic mistake to be taken in by Somoza." -Alan Brinkley quoting the Stimson biographer, Hodgson.