Author: Lipsey, RogerBrand: University of Michigan PressEdition: First EditionNumber Of Pages: 760Details: After his mysterious death, Dag Hammarskjöld was described by John F. Kennedy as the "greatest statesman of our century." Second secretary-general of the United Nations (1953 - 61), he is the only person to have been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize posthumously. Through extensive research in little explored archives and personal correspondence, Roger Lipsey has produced the definitive biography of Dag Hammarskjöld. Hammarskjöld: A Life provides vivid new insights into the life and mind of a truly great individual. Hammarskjöld the statesman and Hammarskjöld the author of the classic spiritual journal Markings meet in this new biography - and the reader will meet them both in these pages. A towering mid-twentieth-century figure, Hammarskjöld speaks directly to our time.EAN: 9780472036622Release Date: 17-12-2015Languages: EnglishItem Note: Book is in good condition! There is only light wear from use. There is a shipping sticker inside the front cover. *We always aim to ship orders same day or next day. Still, to guarantee a faster arrival consider expedited shipping. *100% Satisfaction Guarantee* *Bri & Me is celebrating our 5 year Anniversary in May, 2024 and we want to say thank you to all our customers and Amazon for 5 great years!!!Item Condition: UsedGoodBinding: paperbackPartNumber: 20 black & white photographs