Capital of the world : the race to host the United Nations /

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An account of the enthusiastic effort to establish a home for the fledgling United Nations at the end of World War II. The author creates a powerful sense of suspense as she describes the intense competition among boosters from New York, Boston, Philadelphia, and even the Black Hills of South Dakota...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Mires, Charlene (Autor)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: New York : New York University Press, [2013]
Temas:
United Nations > Headquarters.
Nations Unies > Siège.
United Nations.
LAW > International.
HISTORY > United States > General.
Armed Forces > Headquarters.
Buildings.
New York (N.Y.) > Buildings, structures, etc.
New York (State) > New York.
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • pt. I. FROM WAR TO PEACE. 1. Inspiration ; 2. Hope ; 3. Schemes
  • pt. II. NEW WORLD. 4. Blitz ; 5. Showtime! ; 6. Surprise
  • pt. III. AMERICAN DREAMS. 7. Stumble ; 8. Scramble ; 9. Deal.

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