Time of Illusion Paperback by Jonathan Schell

Product Details

• Publisher: Vintage (1976-08-12)
• Language: English
• Paperback: 416 pages
• ISBN-13: 9780394722177
• Item Weight: 417.31 grams
• Dimensions: 21.39 x 13.82 x 2.44 cm

A compelling historical account with powerful insights into the intricate political landscape of the Nixon years

The Time of Illusion meticulously examines the nation's political life, key events, and presidential activities, revealing a logic and meaning that were elusive at the time. Through detailed analysis and insightful commentary, Jonathan Schell offers a fresh perspective on one of the most turbulent periods in American history, making sense of the chaos and uncovering the underlying patterns that shaped the era.

About the Author

Jonathan Schell was born in 1943 in New York City. He graduated from the Putney School in Vermont and magna cum laude from Harvard University, where he majored in Far Eastern history and wrote for the Harvard Crimson. He learned Japanese and travelled widely while enrolled in the Graduate School of International Christian University in Tokyo, Japan. Schell was the Harold Willens Peace Fellow at the Nation Institute. He died in 2014.