Drawing on first-hand testimony, previously unpublished documentation, and broad sweeps through material released under the Freedom of Information Act, he mounts a devastating indictment of a man whose ambition and ruthlessness have directly resulted in both individual murders and widespread, indiscriminate slaughter.

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160 pages
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English
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Verso Books
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10 April 2002
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13.34 x 1.27 x 19.05 cm
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1859843980
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978-1859843987
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Publisher : Verso Books; New edition (10 April 2002)
Language : English
Paperback : 160 pages
ISBN-10 : 1859843980
ISBN-13 : 978-1859843987
Dimensions : 13.34 x 1.27 x 19.05 cm

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"This is a disturbing glimpse into the dark side of American power, whose consequences in remote corners of the globe are all too often ignored. Its countless victims have found an impassioned and skilful advocate in Christopher Hitchens." - The Sunday Times "An eloquent and devastating indictment of Henry Kissinger's involvement in the war in Indochina, genocide in East Timor and many other acts of indiscriminate murder." - The Village Voice "This book is so studiedly defamatory that if Kissinger values his reputation, he really must sue." - Literary Review "Hitchens is a brilliant polemicist and a tireless reporter. Both sets of skills are on display throughout this book as he presents damning documentary evidence against Kissinger in case after case." - San Francisco Chronicle "I find it contemptible." - Henry Kissinger

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Christopher Hitchens writes columns for Vanity Fair and The Nation. His previous books include The Missionary position, No One Left To Lie To and Unacknowledged Legislation.

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Chris

Dirty, Dirty Creature.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 9 July 2018

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Excellent account of one of the dirtiest, most heartless humans to exist. To think he was a very lucky boy escaping Nazi germany too, makes it all the more shocking, the contempt he has for human life. These are the men who’ve led and formed the way on the sickening American foreign policy we have today
A really well written book. The texture makes you feel like you were there in some parts, which isn’t a really nice feeling, but shows the power of the writing. Really shows the injustice in the world and that western countries are not really democracies, as they claim.

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Thought provoking informative .

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 3 August 2020

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This is a very well written work, revealing the real facts and challenges the excepted knowledge surrounding Kissinger. The myths that we get peddled and the image we were given about such men, turns out to be often based on lies. This is a excellent thought provoking book and very revealing a excellent read.

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Partick Potter

Illuminating

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 28 October 2020

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A (very) detailed look at one of the late 20th centuries significant characters who had a less than benign influence on American foreign policy in the 60s and 70s. The detail is somewhat overbearing at times as Hutchins (as usual) belabours the point. That said the points he has to make are well argued, significant and (again as usual) emphatic.

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Iain Maclean

The Trial of Henry Kissinger

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 13 March 2021

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This is an epic and articulate materpiece by the late Christopher Hitchens, in depth and factually verifiable. It should be the staple read in every house in the developed world. Anyone believing the myth around this character needs to the read this book. You will gain an insight into the machinations of Kissinger and to the offenses to foreign policy he presided over during his time as the secretary of state.

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Bould

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 17 October 2017

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Haven't finished reading it yet, but I'm liking it.
I bet this book made many political figures from the US, at least, unconfortable.
It's amazing how Hitches can be so provacative and yet so assertive.
It's also a bold move for a British national to tackle one of the pillar figures of the "modern" US political scene while livving in Washington.

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Sally

A must read

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 13 February 2020

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Can’t go wrong with a Christopher Hitchens book. Thought provoking and intellectually stimulating.

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Barry

Good

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 22 April 2020

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Interesting and informative. No wonder the world is in the state it’s in with herberts like this running things.
Typical Hitchens: To the point, no fluff, damning.

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David Wyllie

A fascinating read if you have the right background knowledge.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 1 October 2015

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No doubt an excellent book for those with an interest and a knowledge of American foreign policy and politics. Unfortunately I soon realised that I was completely out of touch with events and names and gave up. Having said that, Christopher Hitchens was a long standing war correspondent and political commentator and he knew what he was talking about. Recommendable for those with an interest in these things.

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