Madam SecretaryFor Eight Years, During Bill Clinton's two presidential terms, Madeleine Albright was an active participant in the most dramatic events of recent times -- from the pursuit of peace in the Middle East to NATO's humanitarian intervention in Kosovo. Now, in an outspoken memoir, the highest-ranking woman in American history shares her remarkable story and provides an insider's view of world affairs during a period of unprecedented turbulence. |
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User Review - Eamonn12 - LibraryThingMadeleine Albrbright was a star in Clinton administration, though there always seemed to be an urge in the media to 'play her down'. Maybe it was because of her rather dull appearance? She says in ... Read full review
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Contents
Heroes and Villains | 3 |
Becoming an American | 27 |
Best of All Possible Worlds | 48 |
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Bibliographic information
| Title | Madam Secretary Random House Large Print Random House Large Print Biography |
| Authors | Madeleine Korbel Albright, William Woodward |
| Edition | large print, reprint |
| Publisher | Random House Large Print, 2003 |
| ISBN | 0375432159, 9780375432156 |
| Length | 928 pages |
| Subjects | › › Biography & Autobiography / Personal Memoirs Biography & Autobiography / Political Political Science / American Government / General |
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