The Korean War: An International History by William Stueck (English) Paperback B

Description: FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE The Korean War by William Stueck Presents the international history of the Korean War which argues that by its timing, its course, and its outcome it functioned as a substitute for World War III. This work draws on materials, and the archives of the United Nations, presenting a narrative of the diplomacy of the conflict and an assessment of its critical role in the Cold War. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This international history of the Korean War argues that by its timing, its course, and its outcome it functioned as a substitute for World War III. Stueck draws on recently available materials from seven countries, plus the archives of the United Nations, to present a detailed narrative of the diplomacy of the conflict and a broad assessment of its critical role in the Cold War. He emphasizes the contribution of the United Nations, which at several key points in the conflict provided an important institutional framework within which less powerful nations were able to restrain the aggressive tendencies of the United States. In Stuecks view, contributors to the UN cause in Korea provided support not out of any abstract commitment to a universal system of collective security, but because they saw an opportunity to influence US policy. Chinese intervention in Korea in the autumn of 1950 brought with it the threat of world war, but at that time and in other instances prior to the armistice in July 1953, Americas NATO allies and Third World neutrals succeeded in curbing American adventurism.While conceding the tragic and brutal nature of the war, Stueck suggests that it helped to pre Notes A comprehensive and illuminating analysis and review of the Korean War--the war that in many ways defined the future of international relations, and in particular the American role in those relations. -- The Honorable Paul H. Nitze, Former Arms Control Negotiator Back Cover "A comprehensive and illuminating analysis and review of the Korean War--the war that in many ways defined the future of international relations, and in particular the American role in those relations." --The Honorable Paul H. Nitze, Former Arms Control Negotiator Author Biography William Stueck is Professor of History at the University of Georgia. Among his works is The Road to Confrontation: American Policy toward China and Korea, 1947-1950. Table of Contents LIST OF MAPS ix ACKNOWLEDGMENTS xi INTRODUCTION 3 CHAPTER 1 The Origins of the Korean War 10 CHAPTER 2 The Diplomacy of Confrontation and Consolidation 47 CHAPTER 3 Diplomacy Fails: The UN Counteroffensive and Chinese Intervention 85 CHAPTER 4 Limiting the War 127 CHAPTER 5 The Dimensions of Collective Action 167 CHAPTER 6 Armistice Talks: Origins and Initial Stages 204 CHAPTER 7 Progress 236 CHAPTER 8 Deadlock 268 CHAPTER 9 Concluding an Armistice 308 CHAPTER 10 The Korean War as International History 348 NOTES 371 BIBLIOGRAPHY 447 Review "Stueck has canvassed research libraries in North America, England, and Australia to give us what must stand as the most complete and intelligent international history of the war yet written."--Lloyd Gardner, Reviews in American History "Any serious student of the Korean War will want to read this book for its measured perspectives and concern to contextualize its subject."--Jeffrey Grey, Journal of Military History "Stueck has written an impressive, large-scale synthesis of the entire conflict... [He] excels at describing the intricate diplomatic maneuverings that took place throughout the war, and that were aimed at avoiding a major clash between the great powers."--David Rees, The National Interest "International history does not come much better than this... William Stueck has scoured archives on four continents to produce the most comprehensive, authoritative, and judicious single-volume treatment of the politics and diplomacy of the first major armed clash of the Cold War... The book is a tour de force."--H.W. Brands, Pacific Historical Review Promotional A comprehensive and illuminating analysis and review of the Korean War--the war that in many ways defined the future of international relations, and in particular the American role in those relations. -- The Honorable Paul H. Nitze, Former Arms Control Negotiator Long Description This international history of the Korean War argues that by its timing, its course, and its outcome it functioned as a substitute for World War III. Stueck draws on recently available materials from seven countries, plus the archives of the United Nations, to present a detailed narrative of the diplomacy of the conflict and a broad assessment of its critical role in the Cold War. He emphasizes the contribution of the United Nations, which at several key points in the conflict provided an important institutional framework within which less powerful nations were able to restrain the aggressive tendencies of the United States. In Stuecks view, contributors to the UN cause in Korea provided support not out of any abstract commitment to a universal system of collective security, but because they saw an opportunity to influence US policy. Chinese intervention in Korea in the autumn of 1950 brought with it the threat of world war, but at that time and in other instances prior to the armistice in July 1953, Americas NATO allies and Third World neutrals succeeded in curbing American adventurism.While conceding the tragic and brutal nature of the war, Stueck suggests that it helped to pre Review Quote Stueck has written an impressive, large-scale synthesis of the entire conflict.... [He] excels at describing the intricate diplomatic maneuverings that took place throughout the war, and that were aimed at avoiding a major clash between the great powers. -- David Rees, The National Interest Details ISBN0691016240 Pages 496 Publisher Princeton University Press Series Princeton Studies in International History and Politics Language English ISBN-10 0691016240 ISBN-13 9780691016245 Media Book Format Paperback Year 1997 Imprint Princeton University Press Subtitle An International History Place of Publication New Jersey Country of Publication United States Short Title KOREAN WAR REV/E Edition Description Revised Translated from English Illustrations 4 Maps DOI 10.1604/9780691016245 UK Release Date 1997-07-27 NZ Release Date 1997-07-27 US Release Date 1997-07-27 Author William Stueck Publication Date 1997-07-27 Alternative 9780691037677 DEWEY 951.9042 Audience Professional & Vocational AU Release Date 1997-10-06 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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