Syd Goldsmith

Broschiertes Buch

Hong Kong on the Brink

An American Diplomat Relives 1967's Darkest Days

Beschreibung

Syd Goldsmith's first taste of the Chinese Cultural Revolution is blood on his tongue. It's 1967. Hong Kong is plagued by communist-led riots, crippled transport and roadside bombs, and the young American diplomat is made responsible for reporting on the British colony's ability to survive. The CIA station chief and the head of Macau's gold syndicate play major roles in Syd's riveting memoir, along with a steady stream of inquiring foreign correspondents and China-watchers.

Autor

As the American Consulate General's Hong Kong/Macau Political Officer during the 1967 Emergency, Syd Goldsmith had access to everything the CIA, a Chinese "Deep Throat," and Hong Kong Government contacts would share as the colony faced Chinese Cultural Revolution-inspired threats to its very existence. He has been a diplomat, advisor to Chinese companies, concert flutist, and university professor during his 40 years in Chinese places. Syd, Hsiu-chen and their two children call Taipei home.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Blacksmith Books
• Seitenzahl: 280
• Erscheinungstermin: 5. September 2017
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 13mm
• Gewicht: 363g
• ISBN-13: 9789887792789
• ISBN-10: 9887792780
• Artikelnr.: 48887217