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.

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Naciones Unidas


Edificios
Fuerzas armadas--Cuartel General


Nueva York (Nueva York, Estados Unidos) --Edificios, estructuras, etc.

JZ 4986 / M674c 2013