The Wise Men
Six Friends and the World They Made
What's it about
Ever wonder how a small group of people could shape the course of history? Discover the untold story of the six brilliant, influential friends who architected America's foreign policy and built the post-World War II world order, from the Cold War to the Marshall Plan. You'll get an inside look at the secret meetings, fierce debates, and personal bonds that defined their "wise men" council. Learn how their unique blend of intellect, ambition, and public service created a legacy of international cooperation and containment that still impacts global politics today.
Meet the author
Walter Isaacson, former CEO of CNN and editor of Time magazine, is one of America's most acclaimed biographers of visionary leaders and innovators. He and Evan Thomas, a celebrated journalist and historian, combined their formidable expertise in American power structures to author this definitive group portrait. Their deep access to the worlds of policy, media, and influence allowed them to uniquely capture how this small circle of friends shaped the American century and defined the post-war world order.
What's it about
Ever wonder how a small group of people could shape the course of history? Discover the untold story of the six brilliant, influential friends who architected America's foreign policy and built the post-World War II world order, from the Cold War to the Marshall Plan. You'll get an inside look at the secret meetings, fierce debates, and personal bonds that defined their "wise men" council. Learn how their unique blend of intellect, ambition, and public service created a legacy of international cooperation and containment that still impacts global politics today.
Meet the author
Walter Isaacson, former CEO of CNN and editor of Time magazine, is one of America's most acclaimed biographers of visionary leaders and innovators. He and Evan Thomas, a celebrated journalist and historian, combined their formidable expertise in American power structures to author this definitive group portrait. Their deep access to the worlds of policy, media, and influence allowed them to uniquely capture how this small circle of friends shaped the American century and defined the post-war world order.
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