How Long to Read The United States and NATO

How Long Does it Take to Read The United States and NATO?

It takes the average reader 7 hours and 21 minutes to read The United States and NATO by Lawrence S. Kaplan

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

The creation of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization was one of the most important accomplishments of American diplomacy in countering the Soviet threat during the early days of the Cold War. Why and how such a reversal of a 150-year nonalignment policy by the United States was brought about, and how the goals of the treaty became a reality, are questions addressed here by a leading scholar of NATO. The importance of restoring Europe to strength and stability in the post-World War II years was as obvious to America as to its allies, but the means of achieving that goal were far from clear. The problem for European statesmen was how to secure much- needed American economic and military aid without sacrificing political independence. For American policymakers, in contrast, a degree of American control was seen as an essential quid pro quo. As Mr. Kaplan shows, the lengthy negotiations of 1947 and 1948 were chiefly concerned with reconciling these opposing views. For the Truman administration, the difficulties of achieving a treaty acceptable to the allies were matched by those of winning its acceptance by Congress and the public. Many Americans saw such an "entangling alliance" as a threat not only to American security but to the viability of the United Nations. Mr. Kaplan demonstrates the tortuous course of the debate on the treaty and the pivotal role of the communist invasion of South Korea in its ultimate approval. This authoritative study offers a timely reevaluation of the origins of an alliance that continues to play a critical role in the balance of power and in the prospects for world peace.

How long is The United States and NATO?

The United States and NATO by Lawrence S. Kaplan is 428 pages long, and a total of 110,424 words.

This makes it 144% the length of the average book. It also has 135% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The United States and NATO Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 10 hours and 3 minutes to read The United States and NATO aloud.

What Reading Level is The United States and NATO?

The United States and NATO is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

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