Capital of the world : the race to host the United Nations /
Mires, Charlene
Capital of the world : the race to host the United Nations / Charlene Mires. - New York : New York University Press, 2013. - 318 pages : illustration ; 24 cm.
Part I From War to Peace --
Inspiration --
Hope --
Schemes --
Part II The New World --
Blitz --
Showtime! --
Part III American Dreams --
Stumble --
Scramble --
Deal.
Tells the dramatic & surprising story of promoters in pursuit of an extraordinary prize and the diplomats who struggled with the balance of power at a pivotal moment in history.
9780814707944
Naciones Unidas
Edificios
Fuerzas armadas--Cuartel General
Nueva York (Nueva York, Estados Unidos) --Edificios, estructuras, etc.
JZ 4986 / M674c 2013
Capital of the world : the race to host the United Nations / Charlene Mires. - New York : New York University Press, 2013. - 318 pages : illustration ; 24 cm.
Part I From War to Peace --
Inspiration --
Hope --
Schemes --
Part II The New World --
Blitz --
Showtime! --
Part III American Dreams --
Stumble --
Scramble --
Deal.
Tells the dramatic & surprising story of promoters in pursuit of an extraordinary prize and the diplomats who struggled with the balance of power at a pivotal moment in history.
9780814707944
Naciones Unidas
Edificios
Fuerzas armadas--Cuartel General
Nueva York (Nueva York, Estados Unidos) --Edificios, estructuras, etc.
JZ 4986 / M674c 2013