The Battle for Peace: A Frontline Vision of America's Power And Purpose - Hardcover

Zinni, Tony; Koltz, Tony

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1403971749 ISBN 13: 9781403971746

Publisher: St Martins Pr, 2006

Synopsis

A former CENTCOM commander who served in Vietnam and in the Middle East argues that America is threatened more by the global conditions that lead to terrorism than by terrorism itself; in an account that makes recommendations on how the United States can promote a more stable and peaceful world. 100,000 first printing.

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Review:

New York Times Bestseller! "Zinni is an interesting man, and he has a lot of interesting things to say about the dangers of pursuing our current course in foreign policy. He is a distinctly non-ideological man in an era when ideology is running rampant both home and abroad." -- Michael Abramowitz, "The Washington Post" "The intellectual complement to Zinni and Clancy's bestselling Battle Ready...This volume provides the former Cnetral Command chief's analysis of America's current global position...Zinni's pragmatic, low key approach merits serious condiseration."--"Publishers Weekly"
"Refreshingly contrarian, and perfectly commonsensical"--"Kirkus Reviews"
"[Zinni and Koltz] provide a clear analysis and plan for the future of America that challenges all--policy wonks, soldiers, and citizens alike--to rethink how we use our power to influence the global community."--Library Journal
"Provocative, insightful, and straight-from-the-shoulder blunt"-- William S. Cohen, former U.S. Secretary of Defense, 1997-2001.
"Tony Zinni's writing is straightforward and to the point...a primer to guide us in the 21st century. Well done." --Richard L. Armitage, Former U.S. Deputy Secretary of State, 2001-2005
"sensible and deserve[s] wide support."--James Fallows, national correspondent of "The Atlantic Monthly," author of "National Defense."
"The intellectual complement to Zinni and Clancy's bestselling Battle Ready...This volume provides the former Cnetral Command chief's analysis of America's current global position...Zinni's pragmatic, low key approach merits serious condiseration."--"Publishers Weekly"
"Refreshingly contrarian, and perfectly commonsensical."--"Kirkus Reviews"
"[Zinni and Koltz] provide a clear analysis and plan for the future of America that challenges all--policy wonks, soldiers, and citizens alike--to rethink how we use our power to influence the global community."--"Library Journal""Provocative, insightful, and straight-from-the-shoulder blunt."--William S. Cohen, U.S. Secretary of Defense, 1997-2001
"Tony Zinni's writing is straightforward and to the point...a primer to guide us in the 21st century. Well done."--Richard L. Armitage, U.S. Deputy Secretary of State, 2001-2005
"Sensible and deserve[s] wide support."--James Fallows, national correspondent of "The Atlantic Monthly," author of "National Defense."

New York Times Bestseller! ..."A warning that deserves serious consideration." -- "New York Times" "Zinni is an interesting man, and he has a lot of interesting things to say about the dangers of pursuing our current course in foreign policy. He is a distinctly non-ideological man in an era when ideology is running rampant both home and abroad." -- Michael Abramowitz, "The Washington Post" "The intellectual complement to Zinni and Clancy's bestselling Battle Ready...This volume provides the former Cnetral Command chief's analysis of America's current global position...Zinni's pragmatic, low key approach merits serious condiseration."--"Publishers Weekly"
"Refreshingly contrarian, and perfectly commonsensical"--"Kirkus Reviews"
[Zinni and Koltz] provide a clear analysis and plan for the future of America that challenges all--policy wonks, soldiers, and citizens alike--to rethink how we use our power to influence the global community.--Library Journal
"Provocative, insightful, and straight-from-the-shoulder blunt"-- William S. Cohen, former U.S. Secretary of Defense, 1997-2001.
"Tony Zinni's writing is straightforward and to the point...a primer to guide us in the 21st century. Well done." --Richard L. Armitage, Former U.S. Deputy Secretary of State, 2001-2005
"sensible and deserve[s] wide support."--James Fallows, national correspondent of "The Atlantic Monthly," author of "National Defense."
"A warning that deserves serious consideration."--"The New York Times""" "[Zinni] is a distinctly non-ideological man in an era when ideology is running rampant both home and abroad."--Michael Abramowitz, "The ""Washington"" Post"""
"Zinni is one of the more interesting men produced by the American military, with a supple mind that quickly adjusted to the new realities brought about by the collapse of the Soviet empire."--Philip Caputo, "New York"" Times Book Review""" "The intellectual complement to Zinni and Clancy's bestselling Battle Ready...This volume provides the former Central Command chief's analysis of America's current global position...Zinni's pragmatic, low key approach merits serious condiseration."--"Publishers Weekly"""
"Refreshingly contrarian, and perfectly commonsensical."--"Kirkus Reviews"""
"[Zinni and Koltz] provide a clear analysis and plan for the future of America that challenges all--policy wonks, soldiers, and citizens alike--to rethink how we use our power to influence the global community."--"Library Journal""" "Provocative, insightful, and straight-from-the-shoulder blunt."--William S. Cohen, U.S. Secretary of Defense, 1997-2001
"Tony Zinni's writing is straightforward and to the point...a primer to guide us in the 21st century. Well done."--Richard L. Armitage, U.S. Deputy Secretary of State, 2001-2005
"Sensible and deserve[s] wide support."--James Fallows, national correspondent of "The Atlantic Monthly," author of "National Defense."

A warning that deserves serious consideration. "The New York Times"

[Zinni] is a distinctly non-ideological man in an era when ideology is running rampant both home and abroad. "Michael Abramowitz, The Washington Post"

Zinni is one of the more interesting men produced by the American military, with a supple mind that quickly adjusted to the new realities brought about by the collapse of the Soviet empire. "Philip Caputo, New York Times Book Review"

The intellectual complement to Zinni and Clancy's bestselling Battle Ready...This volume provides the former Central Command chief's analysis of America's current global position...Zinni's pragmatic, low key approach merits serious condiseration. "Publishers Weekly"

Refreshingly contrarian, and perfectly commonsensical. "Kirkus Reviews"

[Zinni and Koltz] provide a clear analysis and plan for the future of America that challenges all--policy wonks, soldiers, and citizens alike--to rethink how we use our power to influence the global community. "Library Journal"

Provocative, insightful, and straight-from-the-shoulder blunt. "William S. Cohen, U.S. Secretary of Defense, 1997-2001"

Tony Zinni's writing is straightforward and to the point...a primer to guide us in the 21st century. Well done. "Richard L. Armitage, U.S. Deputy Secretary of State, 2001-2005"

Sensible and deserve[s] wide support. "James Fallows, national correspondent of The Atlantic Monthly, author of National Defense.""

"A warning that deserves serious consideration." --The New York Times

"[Zinni] is a distinctly non-ideological man in an era when ideology is running rampant both home and abroad." --Michael Abramowitz, The Washington Post

"Zinni is one of the more interesting men produced by the American military, with a supple mind that quickly adjusted to the new realities brought about by the collapse of the Soviet empire." --Philip Caputo, New York Times Book Review

"The intellectual complement to Zinni and Clancy's bestselling Battle Ready...This volume provides the former Central Command chief's analysis of America's current global position...Zinni's pragmatic, low key approach merits serious condiseration." --Publishers Weekly

"Refreshingly contrarian, and perfectly commonsensical." --Kirkus Reviews

"[Zinni and Koltz] provide a clear analysis and plan for the future of America that challenges all--policy wonks, soldiers, and citizens alike--to rethink how we use our power to influence the global community." --Library Journal

"Provocative, insightful, and straight-from-the-shoulder blunt." --William S. Cohen, U.S. Secretary of Defense, 1997-2001

"Tony Zinni's writing is straightforward and to the point...a primer to guide us in the 21st century. Well done." --Richard L. Armitage, U.S. Deputy Secretary of State, 2001-2005

"Sensible and deserve[s] wide support." --James Fallows, national correspondent of The Atlantic Monthly, author of National Defense.

About the Author:

General Tony Zinni (Ret.) was Commander in Chief of CENTCOM and special envoy to the Middle East. He has appeared on60 Minutes, Nightline and Charlie Rose, among others. Tony Koltzco-authored Tom Clancy's Into the Storm and Battle Ready, with General Zinni.

About this edition

• Publisher: St Martins Pr
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 1403971749
• ISBN 13: 9781403971746
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 233