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Book SynopsisAfter his mysterious death, Dag Hammarskjöld was described by John F. Kennedy as the “greatest statesman of our century.” Through extensive research in little explored archives and personal correspondence, Roger Lipsey has produced the definitive biography of Dag Hammarskjöld, providing vivid new insights into the life and mind of a truly great individual.
Trade Review“An admirably judicious and comprehensive—and long overdue—study of one of the most remarkable figures of the twentieth century, whose presence remains both spiritually and politically significant for an age of violently confused international relations.”—Rowan Williams, Master of Magdalene College (Cambridge University), former Archbishop of Canterbury
“A good and indispensable man, Hammarskjöld ‘understood and respected the need for heroes.’ In this lucid, well-written biography, he certainly emerges as one.”—KIRKUS
