"Willard Straight" is a definitive and insightful biography written by Herbert David Croly, detailing the remarkable life and career of a key figure in early 20th-century American diplomacy and finance. As a diplomat, investment banker, and publisher, Willard Straight occupied a unique position at the intersection of global business and international politics. The narrative explores his influential work in China, his efforts to modernize American foreign policy, and his significant contributions to the intellectual ...
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"Willard Straight" is a definitive and insightful biography written by Herbert David Croly, detailing the remarkable life and career of a key figure in early 20th-century American diplomacy and finance. As a diplomat, investment banker, and publisher, Willard Straight occupied a unique position at the intersection of global business and international politics. The narrative explores his influential work in China, his efforts to modernize American foreign policy, and his significant contributions to the intellectual development of American progressivism. Croly, a visionary thinker and co-founder of "The New Republic" with Straight, provides a deep look into the motivations and ideals that drove Straight's actions. The book tracks his trajectory from the Consular Service in the Far East to his involvement in major international financial negotiations and his service during the First World War. By examining Straight's personal correspondence and professional achievements, Croly captures the spirit of an era characterized by shifting global alliances and the emergence of the United States as a world power. This work stands as an essential historical document for those interested in the evolution of American foreign relations, the history of banking, and the life of a man who sought to blend commercial interests with democratic principles. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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New. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 590 p. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.
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Good Plus. Willard Straight was a diplomat, expert on China, writer, and businessman. This book is based largely on his own diaries and correspondence, and it is rather autobiographical in nature. This copy shows wear and light soil to the cloth covered boards.
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