Forrestal and the Navy
1962, First Edition. New York : Columbia University Press. Near fine cloth copy in a very good if slightly edge-nicked and dust-toned dust-wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Remains well-preserved overall; internally strong and clean. Item #479036
Physical description; xi, 359 pages : illustrations, portraits ; 24 cm. Notes; Foreword by William T. R. Fox. Bibliography: p. 335-342. Includes index. Contents; The Road to the Cabinet -- Executive in Action -- Traditions and Precedents -- Getting Under Way -- The Impact of Pearl Harbor -- Midpassage -- The White House and the Hill -- "Those Who Hate War" -- Ability and Experience -- "... Unto the Civilians" -- The Road to the Pentagon. Subjects; Forrestal, James (1892-1949). United States. Navy Department History. United States History 20th century.
Price: €18.95