New Releases by Madeleine Albright

Als Madeleine Albrights Amtszeit als Außenministerin der USA 2001 zu Ende ging, sprühte die 63-Jährige vor Ideen. Sie gründete ein politisches Beratungsunternehmen, lehrte an der Universität, unterstützte Hillary Clinton bei den Vorwahlen, schrieb Bücher und hielt viele aufsehenerregende Reden. In ›Die Hölle und andere Reiseziele‹ erzählt sie von ihrer persönlichen Entwicklung, aber auch von den politischen Ereignissen jener Jahre: von den Anschlägen des 11. Septembers, der Rolle der USA in der Golfregion, von der Finanzkrise, den Vereidigungen dreier sehr unterschiedlicher Präsidenten und dem Erstarken antidemokratischer Tendenzen in zahlreichen Ländern, auch in den USA. Ihr Blick zurück liest sich zudem als Geschichte einer Selbstermächtigung: Bis 1982 unterstützte die promovierte Politik- und Rechtswissenschaftlerin und Mutter von drei Töchtern vor allem die Karriere ihres Mannes, des Journalisten Joseph Medill Patterson Albright, und engagierte sich nur im Hintergrund bei den Demokraten. Erst nach der Scheidung startete sie beruflich richtig durch und fand den Mut zur eigenen, manchmal auch unpopulären Stimme.

När Madeleine Albright lämnade sitt ämbete som USA:s första kvinnliga utrikesminister år 2001 fick hon frågan om hur hon ville bli ihågkommen. Jag vill inte bli ihågkommen , svarade hon. Jag är fortfarande här och planerar att uträtta mycket mer. Även om det kan verka svårt vill jag att varje fas i mitt liv skall vara mer spännande än den föregående. I sin nya bok reflekterar Secretary Albright över sin outtröttliga och enastående karriär i maktens korridorer. Hon har haft befattningar inom USA:s nationella säkerhetsråd, i kongressen, som FN-ambassadör och som utrikesminister. I dag, i åttioårsåldern, är hon professor i diplomati vid Georgetowns universitet samt ordförande för den globala strategifirman Albright Stonebridge Group. Helvetet och andra hållplatser är en uppriktig, underhållande och inspirerande levnadsskildring, som skänker viktiga lärdomar om den tid vi lever i.

“Richly detailed. . . an intimate portrait of a diplomat.” —New Yorker From the seven-time New York Times bestselling author and former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright—among history''s most admired and tireless public servants—a revealing, funny, and inspiring reflection on the challenge of continuing one’s career far beyond the normal age of retirement In 2001, when Madeleine Albright was leaving office as America’s first female secretary of state, interviewers asked her how she wished to be remembered. “I don’t want to be remembered,” she answered. “I am still here and have much more I intend to do. As difficult as it might seem, I want every stage of my life to be more exciting than the last.” In that time of transition, the former Secretary considered the possibilities: she could write, teach, travel, give speeches, start a business, fight for democracy, help to empower women, campaign for favored political candidates, spend more time with her grandchildren. Instead of choosing one or two, she decided to do it all. For nearly twenty years, Albright was in constant motion, navigating half a dozen professions, clashing with presidents and prime ministers, learning every day. After leaving the State Department, she blazed her own trail—and gave voice to millions who yearned for respect, regardless of gender, background, or age. Hell and Other Destinations reveals this remarkable figure at her bluntest, funniest, most intimate, and most serious. It is the tale of our times anchored in lessons for all time, narrated by an extraordinary woman who had a matchless zest for life.

Un’analisi personale e accorata del fascismo nel Ventesimo secolo, e dell’influenza che ancora oggi esercita nel mondo, dalla penna di una delle figure più autorevoli della scena pubblica americana, la prima donna ad aver ricoperto la carica di segretario di Stato degli Stati Uniti. «L’impensabile – il diffondersi di tentazioni fasciste anche nelle democrazie che sembravano più consolidate – si sta davvero materializzando davanti a noi? E che cos’è davvero il fascismo? Dobbiamo prepararci alla possibilità che figure simili a Hitler o Mussolini riemergano anche nei Paesi avanzati?» La Lettura - Massimo Gaggi Il fascista, osserva Madeleine Albright, «è qualcuno che pretende di parlare per un’intera nazione o un intero gruppo, si disinteressa dei diritti altrui e usa la violenza o qualsiasi altro mezzo per raggiungere i propri scopi». Il Ventesimo secolo è stato segnato dallo scontro tra democrazia e fascismo, una lotta che ha minato la sopravvivenza della libertà e causato milioni di vittime innocenti. Sarebbe ovvio pensare che dopo quegli orrori il mondo sia pronto a respingere ogni erede di Hitler e Mussolini. Ma così non è, dimostra Madeleine Albright attingendo alle sue esperienze di bambina cresciuta in un’Europa straziata dalla guerra e di insigne diplomatica. Il fascismo non solo è sopravvissuto alla fine del Ventesimo secolo, ma oggi espone la pace e la giustizia planetarie a una minaccia mai tanto grave dalla fine della Seconda guerra mondiale. Il vento democratico che scosse il mondo con la caduta del Muro di Berlino ha invertito la rotta. Gli Stati Uniti, da sempre difensori della libertà, sono governati da un presidente che esaspera le divisioni sociali e disprezza le istituzioni democratiche. In molti paesi, fattori economici, tecnologici e culturali stanno rafforzando gli estremismi di destra e di sinistra. Leader come Vladimir Putin e Kim Jong-un stanno riportando in auge molte delle tattiche impiegate dai fascisti negli anni Venti e Trenta del Ventesimo secolo. Fascismo. Un avvertimento è un libro per i giorni nostri ma valido per tutte le epoche. Scritto con la sapienza di chi non solo padroneggia la storia, ma ha anche contribuito a forgiarla, è un monito a trarre gli insegnamenti utili e a porsi le domande giuste per non ripetere gli stessi tragici errori del passato.

#1 New York Times Bestseller “Albright outlines the warning signs of fascism and offers concrete actions for restoring America’s values and reputation. There is priceless wisdom on every page.” —Booklist (starred review) “Fascism [is] the work of a woman who knows authoritarianism when she sees it. And she sees the seeds of it not only in a slew of leaders hell bent on subverting democratic norms—Turkey’s Erdogan, Venezuela’s Maduro, Hungary’s Orbán, and others—but also in Donald Trump, whom she calls in the book ‘the first antidemocratic president in modern U.S. history.’” — The Daily Beast A personal and urgent examination of Fascism in the twentieth century and how its legacy shapes today’s world, written by one of the most admired public servants in American history, the first woman to serve as U.S. secretary of state A Fascist, observed Madeleine Albright, “is someone who claims to speak for a whole nation or group, is utterly unconcerned with the rights of others, and is willing to use violence and whatever other means are necessary to achieve the goals he or she might have.” The twentieth century was defined by the clash between democracy and Fascism, a struggle that created uncertainty about the survival of human freedom and left millions dead. Given the horrors of that experience, one might expect the world to reject the spiritual successors to Hitler and Mussolini should they arise in our era. Fascism: A Warning is drawn from Madeleine Albright''s experiences as a child in war-torn Europe and her distinguished career as a diplomat to question that assumption. Fascism, as she shows, not only endured through the twentieth century but now presents a more virulent threat to peace and justice than at any time since the end of World War II. The momentum toward democracy that swept the world when the Berlin Wall fell has gone into reverse. The United States, which historically championed the free world, is led by a president who exacerbates division and heaps scorn on democratic institutions. In many countries, economic, technological, and cultural factors are weakening the political center and empowering the extremes of right and left. Contemporary leaders such as Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong-un are employing many of the tactics used by Fascists in the 1920s and 30s. Fascism: A Warning is a book for our times that is relevant to all times. Written by someone who not only studied history but helped to shape it, this call to arms teaches us the lessons we must understand and the questions we must answer if we are to save ourselves from repeating the tragic errors of the past.

»Manche mögen dieses Buch und besonders seinen Titel alarmierend finden. Gut!« MADELEINE ALBRIGHT Weltweit kommt es zu einem Wiedererstarken anti-demokratischer, repressiver und zerstörerischer Kräfte. Die ehemalige amerikanische Außenministerin Madeleine Albright zeigt, welche großen Ähnlichkeiten diese mit dem Faschismus des 20. Jahrhunderts haben. Die faschistischen Tendenzen treten wieder in Erscheinung und greifen in Europa, Teilen Asiens und den Vereinigten Staaten um sich. Albrights Familie stammt aus Prag und floh zweimal: zuerst vor den Nationalsozialisten, später vor dem kommunistischen Regime. Auf Grundlage dieser Erlebnisse und der Erfahrungen, die sie im Laufe ihrer diplomatischen Karriere sammelte, zeichnet sie die Gründe für die Rückkehr des Faschismus nach. Sie identifiziert die Faktoren, die zu seinem Aufstieg beitragen und warnt eindringlich vor den Folgen. Doch Madeleine Albright bietet auch klare Lösungsansätze an, etwa die Veränderung der Arbeitsbedingungen und das Verständnis für die Bedürfnisse der Menschen nach Kontinuität und moralischer Beständigkeit. Sie zeigt, dass allein die Demokratie politische und gesellschaftliche Konflikte mit Rationalität und offenen Diskussionen lösen kann.

‘Als regeringen in Europa en Amerika de opmars van het fascisme niet tegenhouden, wie dan wel?’ – Madeleine Albright Een destructieve kracht is in de hele wereld bezig aan een hernieuwde opmars. En die kracht heeft volgens de voormalige US Secretary of State Madeleine Albright alle kenmerken van fascisme. Aan het eind van de jaren tachtig, toen de Koude Oorlog ten einde kwam, geloofde zij net als velen dat de democratie voor eens en altijd had gezegevierd. Maar bijna dertig jaar later lijkt de loop van de geschiedenis niet langer zeker. Instituten waar ze heel haar leven op kon rekenen worden aangevallen. Democratische principes worden aan de kant gezet en de notie ‘waarheid’ wordt belachelijk gemaakt door individuen met enorme macht. Overal waar Madeleine Albright komt wordt haar gevraagd: Wat denk je? Waarom gebeurt dit? Wat kunnen we doen? Albright roept ons op de fouten van het verleden niet te herhalen. Daarbij baseert ze zich mede op haar jeugdervaringen in het door oorlog verscheurde Europa en de kennis die ze opdeed als diplomaat

Antes que Madeleine Albright completasse 12 anos, sua vida foi abalada pela invasão nazista da Tchecoslováquia — o país onde nasceu —, pela Batalha da Inglaterra, pela destruição quase total das comunidades judaicas europeias, pela vitória dos Aliados na Segunda Guerra Mundial, pela ascensão do comunismo e pelo início da Guerra Fria. Em" Inverno de Praga", a autora narra suas experiências e as de sua família durante os doze anos mais tumultuados da história moderna. Madeleine Albright reflete sobre a descoberta, muitos anos após o fim da guerra, da herança judaica de sua família; sobre a conturbada história de seu país natal; e sobre as escolhas morais que todos pertencentes à geração de seus pais tiveram de enfrentar. Inverno de Praga levará os leitores do castelo milenar na capital boêmia aos abrigos antibombas em Londres, da desolação do gueto de Terezín aos altos conselhos europeus e americanos. Ao mesmo tempo um livro de memórias extremamente pessoal e um incisivo trabalho de pesquisa, "Inverno de Praga" apresenta o passado através dos olhos de uma das mais fascinantes e respeitáveis figuras da política internacional dos dias atuais.

“A riveting tale of her family’s experience in Europe during World War II [and] a well-wrought political history of the region, told with great authority. . . . More than a memoir, this is a book of facts and action, a chronicle of a war in progress from a partisan faithful to the idea of Czechoslovakian democracy.” -- Los Angeles Times Drawn from her own memory, her parents’ written reflections, and interviews with contemporaries, the former US Secretary of State and New York Times bestselling author Madeleine Albright''s tale that is by turns harrowing and inspiring Before she turned twelve, Madeleine Albright’s life was shaken by some of the most cataclysmic events of the 20th century: the Nazi invasion of her native Prague, the Battle of Britain, the attempted genocide of European Jewry, the allied victory in World War II, the rise of communism, and the onset of the Cold War. In Prague Winter, Albright reflects on her discovery of her family’s Jewish heritage many decades after the war, on her Czech homeland’s tangled history, and on the stark moral choices faced by her parents and their generation. Often relying on eyewitness descriptions, she tells the story of how millions of ordinary citizens were ripped from familiar surroundings and forced into new roles as exile leaders and freedom fighters, resistance organizers and collaborators, victims and killers. These events of enormous complexity are shaped by concepts familiar to any growing child: fear, trust, adaptation, the search for identity, the pressure to conform, the quest for independence, and the difference between right and wrong. Prague Winter is an exploration of the past with timeless dilemmas in mind, a journey with universal lessons that is simultaneously a deeply personal memoir and an incisive work of history. It serves as a guide to the future through the lessons of the past, as seen through the eyes of one of the international community’s most respected and fascinating figures in history. Albright and her family’s experiences provide an intensely human lens through which to view the most political and tumultuous years in modern history.

“A riveting tale of her family’s experience in Europe during World War II [and] a well-wrought political history of the region, told with great authority. . . . More than a memoir, this is a book of facts and action, a chronicle of a war in progress from a partisan faithful to the idea of Czechoslovakian democracy.” -- Los Angeles Times Drawn from her own memory, her parents’ written reflections, and interviews with contemporaries, the former US Secretary of State and New York Times bestselling author Madeleine Albright''s tale that is by turns harrowing and inspiring Before she turned twelve, Madeleine Albright’s life was shaken by some of the most cataclysmic events of the 20th century: the Nazi invasion of her native Prague, the Battle of Britain, the attempted genocide of European Jewry, the allied victory in World War II, the rise of communism, and the onset of the Cold War. In Prague Winter, Albright reflects on her discovery of her family’s Jewish heritage many decades after the war, on her Czech homeland’s tangled history, and on the stark moral choices faced by her parents and their generation. Often relying on eyewitness descriptions, she tells the story of how millions of ordinary citizens were ripped from familiar surroundings and forced into new roles as exile leaders and freedom fighters, resistance organizers and collaborators, victims and killers. These events of enormous complexity are shaped by concepts familiar to any growing child: fear, trust, adaptation, the search for identity, the pressure to conform, the quest for independence, and the difference between right and wrong. Prague Winter is an exploration of the past with timeless dilemmas in mind, a journey with universal lessons that is simultaneously a deeply personal memoir and an incisive work of history. It serves as a guide to the future through the lessons of the past, as seen through the eyes of one of the international community’s most respected and fascinating figures in history. Albright and her family’s experiences provide an intensely human lens through which to view the most political and tumultuous years in modern history.

“Jewelry isn’t ordinarily a tool of political persuasion, but in this beautiful book, Madeleine Albright, American ambassador to the United Nations and then the nation’s first female secretary of state, tells the compelling story of how these small objects became part of her ‘personal diplomatic arsenal.’” — The Chicago Tribune From New York Times bestselling author and former secretary of state Madeleine Albright, Read My Pins is a story and celebration of how one woman’s jewelry collection was used to make diplomatic history. Part illustrated memoir, part social history, Read My Pins provides an intimate look at Albright''s life through the brooches she wore. Her collection is both international and democratic—dime-store pins share pride of place with designer creations and family heirlooms. Included are the antique eagle purchased to celebrate Albright''s appointment as secretary of state, the zebra pin she wore when meeting Nelson Mandela, and the Valentine''s Day heart forged by Albright''s five-year-old daughter. Read My Pins features more than 200 photographs, along with compelling and often humorous stories about jewelry, global politics, and the life of one of America''s most accomplished and fascinating diplomats.

Former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright gives students a thorough analysis of the role of religion in America’s foreign policy. Traditionally, politicians have sought to downplay the impact of religious beliefs in international affairs, but Madeleine Albright argues that understanding the place and power of religion—and knowing how best to respond to it—is essential if America is to lead successfully around the world.

The next president, whether Democrat or Republican, will face the daunting task of repairing America''s core relationships and tarnished credibility after the damage caused during the past seven years. In Memo to the President Elect, former secretary of state and bestselling author Madeleine Albright offers provocative ideas about how to confront the striking array of challenges that the next commander-in-chief will face and how to return America to its rightful role as a source of inspiration across the globe. Much more than a set of policy prescriptions, Secretary Albright''s writing blends lessons from the past with forward-looking suggestions about how to assemble a first-rate foreign policy team, anticipate the actions of other key countries, make full use of presidential power without repeating the excesses of the Bush administration, and revive America''s commitment to its founding ideals. Albright''s advice is candid—as conveyed in a confidential memo—and seasoned with humor and stories from her years in office. Drawing on her extensive experience as an advisor to two presidents and a key figure in four presidential transitions, she provides an insider''s analysis of U.S. options in addressing the decisive issues of our era: terrorism, wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, rivalries in the Middle East, the potential for nuclear war, and headaches created by such troublesome leaders as Iran''s Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, Russia''s Vladimir Putin, Venezuela''s Hugo Chávez, and North Korea''s Kim Jong-il. The 2008 election promises to be one of the most dramatic in our nation''s history. Memo to the President Elect offers indispensable guidance for the next occupant of the White House—and a wealth of insights for voters to think about before deciding who that person will be.

En Occident, il est de bon ton de dire que dans le chaudron des relations internationales, la religion est facteur d''oppression et de terrorisme. Il faudrait donc à tout prix évacuer les données religieuses de toute analyse sérieuse en politique étrangère. Madeleine Albright affirme le contraire et démontre brillamment que la religion alliée à la raison recèle un potentiel inexploité de paix et de progrès dans les rapports de force entre les Etats, spécialement entre les nations musulmanes et l''Occident laïc. Un ouvrage-clé qui renouvelle l''intelligence des problèmes stratégiques. Le livre indispensable après Le Choc des civilisations de Huntington.

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