Anderson, Antony

The Diplomat: Lester Pearson and the Suez Crisis

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ISBN 13:: 9781773100456
author:: Anderson, Antony
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Goose Lane Editions
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2018
Pages:: 400
Dimensions:: 22.2 x 14.6 centimetres (0.65 kg
Genre:: Biography, Political, Biography
Condition:: New
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The Suez Crisis was a pivotal moment in world affairs that forged Canada's reputation as a broker of peace and a player with significant influence. In this timely biography, Antony Anderson sheds light on the events leading up to the crisis and the diplomatic efforts made by one key individual.

Through meticulous research, including multiple interviews with surviving actors in the drama, Anderson delivers a gripping narrative that brings to life the story of Lester Pearson, Canada's foreign minister at the time. Pearson's speech before the United Nations General Assembly was a last-ditch attempt to prevent a conflict from escalating into a wider war.

This biography not only provides a compelling portrait of a future prime minister but also offers a nuanced analysis of the complex political landscape navigated by Pearson to avert a bloody war. The result is a nuanced and engaging account that explores the intricacies of international security and diplomacy during a critical period in history.

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