Richard Bernstein has been a reporter, culture critic, and
commentator for more than thirty years. He was a foreign
correspondent in Asia and Europe forTimemagazine andThe New York
Times, and was the first Beijing bureau chief forTime. He is the
author of many books on Chinese and Asian themes, among themThe
Coming Conflict with ChinaandUltimate Journey, the latter of which
was a New York TimesBest Book of the Year. He is also the author
ofOut of the Blue: A Narrative of September 11, 2001, which was
named byThe Boston Globeas one of the seven best books of 2002. He
lives in New York.
richardbernstein.net
@R_Bernstein"
If you read only one book on this crucial period, Mr. Bernstein s
work should be it.
The Washington Times
Excellent .Bernstein covers China s political context in 1945 like
a scholar, but maintains his journalist s eye for human drama.
The New York Times Book Review
Elegant and compelling .This thoughtful book moves decisively
beyond sterile old debates to demonstrate that in the end, China s
fate in 1945 was for the Chinese people, and not Americans, to
decide.
Foreign Affairs
Skillfully crafted Mr. Bernstein provides a rich account of just
how far the Communist leaders went in wooing, and misleading, the
Americans .This attention to the Chinese point of view sets Mr.
Bernstein s book apart from its most celebrated precursor, Barbara
W. Tuchman s 1971Stilwell and the American Experience in China,
1911-1945.
The Wall Street Journal
Excellent .An important book.
The Washington Post
Authoritative and engaging.
NPR
Extensively researched .[Bernstein s] findings about the limits of
US influence in China are relevant to more recent American
interventions in Iraq and Afghanistan.
The Christian Science Monitor
A fascinating, sometimes harrowing account of an uncertain period
pointedly relevant to today s global dilemmas as well.
Richmond Times-Dispatch
A rich, compelling book told with subtlety and grace. For those
interested in understanding how China went Communist in the middle
of the 20th century, it is well worth the read.
David Sibley, Military History Quarterly
Stimulating .A timely analysis that sheds light on the realities of
American engagement in Asia.
Publishers Weekly
Thoroughly researched and well-argued highly recommended.
Library Journal
Immensely readable .A nuanced hindsight assessment that expertly
pursues the historical ramification of roads not taken.
Kirkus
Cogent and engaging.
Booklist
The current rivalry between the United States and China for the
dominant role in East Asia is rooted in a complicated history
dating back to 1945. Richard Bernstein s compelling and moving
examination of U.S.-China relations during and immediately after
World War II sparkles with fresh insights into the tragic events
and colorful personalities of that era. A model of historical
writing for non-specialist readers, its only fault is that once
begun it is almost impossible to put down.
Steven I. Levine, co-author of Mao: The Real Story
The dramatic events of 1945 continue to shape American relations
with China. Mao, Zhou Enlai, Stilwell, General George Marshall
these and other giant personalities come to life in these pages, as
we relive the fateful choices events forced on them in a year of
nonstop crises. The book offers a thoughtful examination of the
roots of authoritarianism in China, the sources of Chinese-American
mistrust, and the intractability of history.
Andrew J. Nathan, co-author of The Tiananmen Papers
Richard Bernstein s China 1945 is the rare book that under-promises
on its title. The author goes far beyond delivering up that pivotal
year, providing instead a learned and compelling narrative of the
characters and forces that drove China and the United States apart
and created today s world.
Howard French, author of China s Second Continent
At the beginning of 1945, America had the chance to forge a good
relationship with Mao and his Chinese communist rebels. Richard
Bernstein s fascinating and important tale of what happened
provides crucial lessons about creative diplomacy that are still
very relevant, both in dealing with China and around the world.
Walter Isaacson, author of Steve Jobs
Extensively researched, elegantly written, and provocatively
argued, China 1945 reexamines a fateful period when Roosevelt s
wrong decisions combined with Stalin s geostrategic ambitions and
Mao s ideological inclinations to seal the fate of the Cold War in
Asia for a quarter century with enduring consequences for
Sino-American antagonisms to this day. An illuminating and sobering
study well worth reading by all American policymakers and China
watchers.
David Shambaugh, George Washington University & The Brookings
Institution
At a time when the United States and China are groping for a 'new
model' of great power relations, Richard Bernstein s stimulating
and informative book casts essential light on the era that led to
today s challenge. China 1945 makes us more aware than ever of the
hideous complexities of American involvement in East Asia, the
importance of history and the limited perspectives of those who
make fateful choices.
Jerome A. Cohen, co-director, NYU s US-Asia Law Institute; adjunct
senior fellow for Asia, Council on Foreign Relations
In this thoroughly researched and lucidly written book, Richard
Bernstein describes a watershed moment of historical change: 1945,
a year when the kaleidoscopic pattern of Chinese politics and that
volatile country s relationshipwith the U.S. and the world
irrevocably changed. China 1945 is an enormously engaging narrative
filled with a cast of colorful actors who set the terms of the game
for the next half century.
Orville Schell, director, Center on U.S.-China Relations at the
Asia Society"
"If you read only one book on this crucial period, Mr. Bernstein's
work should be it."
--"The Washington Times
""Excellent....Bernstein...covers China's political context in 1945
like a scholar, but maintains his journalist's eye for human
drama."
--"The New York Times Book Review
"
"Elegant and compelling....This thoughtful book moves decisively
beyond sterile old debates to demonstrate that in the end, China's
fate in 1945 was for the Chinese people, and not Americans, to
decide."
--"Foreign Affairs"
"Skillfully crafted...Mr. Bernstein provides a rich account of just
how far the Communist leaders went in wooing, and misleading, the
Americans....This attention to the Chinese point of view sets Mr.
Bernstein's book apart from its most celebrated precursor, Barbara
W. Tuchman's 1971"Stilwell and the American Experience in China,
1911-1945.""
--"The Wall Street Journal"
"""Excellent....An important book."
--"The Washington Post"
"Authoritative and engaging."
--"NPR"
"Extensively researched....[Bernstein's] findings about the limits
of US influence in China are relevant to more recent American
interventions in Iraq and Afghanistan."
--"The Christian Science Monitor"
"A fascinating, sometimes harrowing account of an uncertain
period...pointedly relevant to today's global dilemmas as
well."
--"Richmond Times-Dispatch
""A rich, compelling book told with subtlety and grace. For those
interested in understanding how China went Communist in the middle
of the 20th century, it is well worth the read."
--David Sibley, "Military History Quarterly"
"Stimulating....A timely analysis that sheds light on the realities
of American engagement in Asia."
--"Publishers Weekly
"
"Thoroughly researched and well-argued...highly recommended."
--"Library Journal"
"Immensely readable....A nuanced hindsight assessment that expertly
pursues the historical ramification of roads not taken."
--"Kirkus"
"Cogent and engaging."
--"Booklist"
"The current rivalry between the United States and China for the
dominant role in East Asia is rooted in a complicated history
dating back to 1945. Richard Bernstein's compelling and moving
examination of U.S.-China relations during and immediately after
World War II sparkles with fresh insights into the tragic events
and colorful personalities of that era. A model of historical
writing for non-specialist readers, its only fault is that once
begun it is almost impossible to put down."
--Steven I. Levine, co-author of "Mao: The Real Story"
"The dramatic events of 1945 continue to shape American relations
with China. Mao, Zhou Enlai, Stilwell, General George
Marshall--these and other giant personalities come to life in these
pages, as we relive the fateful choices events forced on them in a
year of nonstop crises. The book offers a thoughtful examination of
the roots of authoritarianism in China, the sources of
Chinese-American mistrust, and the intractability of history."
--Andrew J. Nathan, co-author of "The Tiananmen Papers"
"Richard Bernstein's "China 1945" is the rare book that
under-promises on its title. The author goes far beyond delivering
up that pivotal year, providing instead a learned and compelling
narrative of the characters and forces that drove China and the
United States apart and created today's world."
--Howard French, author of "China's Second Continent"
"At the beginning of 1945, America had the chance to forge a good
relationship with Mao and his Chinese communist rebels. Richard
Bernstein's fascinating and important tale of what happened
provides crucial lessons about creative diplomacy that are still
very relevant, both in dealing with China and around the
world."
--Walter Isaacson, author of "Steve Jobs"
"Extensively researched, elegantly written, and provocatively
argued, "China 1945 "reexamines a fateful period when Roosevelt's
wrong decisions combined with Stalin's geostrategic ambitions and
Mao's ideological inclinations to seal the fate of the Cold War in
Asia for a quarter century--with enduring consequences for
Sino-American antagonisms to this day. An illuminating and sobering
study well worth reading by all American policymakers and China
watchers."
--David Shambaugh, George Washington University & The Brookings
Institution
"At a time when the United States and China are groping for a 'new
model' of great power relations, Richard Bernstein's stimulating
and informative book casts essential light on the era that led to
today's challenge. "China 1945" makes us more aware than ever of
the hideous complexities of American involvement in East Asia, the
importance of history and the limited perspectives of those who
make fateful choices."
--Jerome A. Cohen, co-director, NYU's US-Asia Law Institute;
adjunct senior fellow for Asia, Council on Foreign Relations
"In this thoroughly researched and lucidly written book, Richard
Bernstein describes a watershed moment of historical change: 1945,
a year when the kaleidoscopic pattern of Chinese politics and that
volatile country's relationship with the U.S. and the world
irrevocably changed. "China 1945" is an enormously engaging
narrative filled with a cast of colorful actors who set the terms
of the game for the next half century."
--Orville Schell, director, Center on U.S.-China Relations at the
Asia Society
"Elegant and compelling....This thoughtful book moves decisively
beyond sterile old debates to demonstrate that in the end, China's
fate in 1945 was for the Chinese people, and not Americans, to
decide."
--"Foreign Affairs"
"Authoritative and engaging."
--"NPR
"
"Extensively researched....[Bernstein's] findings about the limits
of US influence in China are relevant to more recent American
interventions in Iraq and Afghanistan."
--"The Christian Science Monitor"
"A rich, compelling book told with subtlety and grace. For those
interested in understanding how China went Communist in the middle
of the 20th century, it is well worth the read."
--David Sibley, "Military History Quarterly"
"Stimulating....A timely analysis that sheds light on the realities
of American engagement in Asia."
--"Publishers Weekly
"
"Thoroughly researched and well-argued...highly recommended."
--"Library Journal"
"Immensely readable....A nuanced hindsight assessment that expertly
pursues the historical ramification of roads not taken."
--"Kirkus"
"Cogent and engaging."
--"Booklist"
"The current rivalry between the United States and China for the
dominant role in East Asia is rooted in a complicated history
dating back to 1945. Richard Bernstein's compelling and moving
examination of U.S.-China relations during and immediately after
World War II sparkles with fresh insights into the tragic events
and colorful personalities of that era. A model of historical
writing for non-specialist readers, its only fault is that once
begun it is almost impossible to put down."
--Steven I. Levine, co-author of "Mao: The Real Story"
"The dramatic events of 1945 continue to shape American relations
with China. Mao, Zhou Enlai, Stilwell, General George
Marshall--these and other giant personalities come to life in these
pages, as we relive the fateful choices events forced on them in a
year of nonstop crises. The book offers a thoughtful examination of
the roots of authoritarianism in China, the sources of
Chinese-American mistrust, and the intractability of history."
--Andrew J. Nathan, co-author of "The Tiananmen Papers"
"Richard Bernstein's "China 1945" is the rare book that
under-promises on its title. The author goes far beyond delivering
up that pivotal year, providing instead a learned and compelling
narrative of the characters and forces that drove China and the
United States apart and created today's world."
--Howard French, author of "China's Second Continent"
"At the beginning of 1945, America had the chance to forge a good
relationship with Mao and his Chinese communist rebels. Richard
Bernstein's fascinating and important tale of what happened
provides crucial lessons about creative diplomacy that are still
very relevant, both in dealing with China and around the
world."
--Walter Isaacson, author of "Steve Jobs"
"Extensively researched, elegantly written, and provocatively
argued, "China 1945 "reexamines a fateful period when Roosevelt's
wrong decisions combined with Stalin's geostrategic ambitions and
Mao's ideological inclinations to seal the fate of the Cold War in
Asia for a quarter century--with enduring consequences for
Sino-American antagonisms to this day. An illuminating and sobering
study well worth reading by all American policymakers and China
watchers."
--David Shambaugh, George Washington University & The Brookings
Institution
"At a time when the United States and China are groping for a 'new
model' of great power relations, Richard Bernstein's stimulating
and informative book casts essential light on the era that led to
today's challenge. "China 1945" makes us more aware than ever of
the hideous complexities of American involvement in East Asia, the
importance of history and the limited perspectives of those who
make fateful choices."
--Jerome A. Cohen, co-director, NYU's US-Asia Law Institute;
adjunct senior fellow for Asia, Council on Foreign Relations
"In this thoroughly researched and lucidly written book, Richard
Bernstein describes a watershed moment of historical change: 1945,
a year when the kaleidoscopic pattern of Chinese politics and that
volatile country's relationship with the U.S. and the world
irrevocably changed. "China 1945" is an enormously engaging
narrative filled with a cast of colorful actors who set the terms
of the game for the next half century."
--Orville Schell, director, Center on U.S.-China Relations at the
Asia Society
"Meticulously researched, stimulating....A timely analysis that
sheds light on the realities of American engagement in Asia."
--"Publishers Weekly
"
"Immensely readable....A nuanced hindsight assessment that expertly
pursues the historical ramification of roads not taken."
--"Kirkus"
"Cogent and engaging."
--"Booklist"
"The current rivalry between the United States and China for the
dominant role in East Asia is rooted in a complicated history
dating back to 1945. Richard Bernstein's compelling and moving
examination of U.S.-China relations during and immediately after
World War II sparkles with fresh insights into the tragic events
and colorful personalities of that era. A model of historical
writing for non-specialist readers, its only fault is that once
begun it is almost impossible to put down."
--Steven I. Levine, co-author of "Mao: The Real Story"
"The dramatic events of 1945 continue to shape American relations
with China. Mao, Zhou Enlai, Stilwell, General George
Marshall--these and other giant personalities come to life in these
pages, as we relive the fateful choices events forced on them in a
year of nonstop crises. The book offers a thoughtful examination of
the roots of authoritarianism in China, the sources of
Chinese-American mistrust, and the intractability of history."
--Andrew J. Nathan, co-author of "The Tiananmen Papers"
"Richard Bernstein's "China 1945" is the rare book that
under-promises on its title. The author goes far beyond delivering
up that pivotal year, providing instead a learned and compelling
narrative of the characters and forces that drove China and the
United States apart and created today's world."
--Howard French, author of "China's Second Continent"
"At the beginning of 1945, America had the chance to forge a good
relationship with Mao and his Chinese communist rebels. Richard
Bernstein's fascinating and important tale of what happened
provides crucial lessons about creative diplomacy that are still
very relevant, both in dealing with China and around the
world."
--Walter Isaacson, author of "Steve Jobs"
"Extensively researched, elegantly written, and provocatively
argued, "China 1945 "reexamines a fateful period when Roosevelt's
wrong decisions combined with Stalin's geostrategic ambitions and
Mao's ideological inclinations to seal the fate of the Cold War in
Asia for a quarter century--with enduring consequences for
Sino-American antagonisms to this day. An illuminating and sobering
study well worth reading by all American policymakers and China
watchers."
--David Shambaugh, George Washington University & The Brookings
Institution
"At a time when the United States and China are groping for a 'new
model' of great power relations, Richard Bernstein's stimulating
and informative book casts essential light on the era that led to
today's challenge. "China 1945" makes us more aware than ever of
the hideous complexities of American involvement in East Asia, the
importance of history and the limited perspectives of those who
make fateful choices."
--Jerome A. Cohen, co-director, NYU's US-Asia Law Institute;
adjunct senior fellow for Asia, Council on Foreign Relations
"In this thoroughly researched and lucidly written book, Richard
Bernstein describes a watershed moment of historical change: 1945,
a year when the kaleidoscopic pattern of Chinese politics and that
volatile country's relationship with the U.S. and the world
irrevocably changed. "China 1945" is an enormously engaging
narrative filled with a cast of colorful actors who set the terms
of the game for the next half century."
--Orville Schell, director, Center on U.S.-China Relations at the
Asia Society
"The current rivalry between the United States and China for the
dominant role in East Asia is rooted in a complicated history
dating back to 1945. Richard Bernstein's compelling and moving
examination of U.S.-China relations during and immediately after
World War II sparkles with fresh insights into the tragic events
and colorful personalities of that era. A model of historical
writing for non-specialist readers, its only fault is that once
begun it is almost impossible to put down."
--Steven I. Levine, co-author of "Mao: The Real Story"
"The dramatic events of 1945 continue to shape American relations
with China. Mao, Zhou Enlai, Stilwell, General George
Marshall--these and other giant personalities come to life in these
pages, as we relive the fateful choices events forced on them in a
year of nonstop crises. The book offers a thoughtful examination of
the roots of authoritarianism in China, the sources of
Chinese-American mistrust, and the intractability of history."
--Andrew J. Nathan, co-author of "The Tiananmen Papers"
"Richard Bernstein's "China 1945" is the rare book that
under-promises on its title. The author goes far beyond delivering
up that pivotal year, providing instead a learned and compelling
narrative of the characters and forces that drove China and the
United States apart and created today's world."
--Howard French, author of "China's Second Continent"
"At the beginning of 1945, America had the chance to forge a good
relationship with Mao and his Chinese communist rebels. Richard
Bernstein's fascinating and important tale of what happened
provides crucial lessons about creative diplomacy that are still
very relevant, both in dealing with China and around the
world."
--Walter Isaacson, author of "Steve Jobs"
"Extensively researched, elegantly written, and provocatively
argued, "China 1945 "reexamines a fateful period when Roosevelt's
wrong decisions combined with Stalin's geostrategic amb
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