Ask Me Anything: Our Adventures With Khrushchev

By William Randolph Hearst Jr., Frank Conniff, and Robert Considine Hearst, William Randolph, Frank Conniff

Book Overview

Ask Me Anything: Our Adventures With Khrushchev is a memoir written by William Randolph Hearst Jr. that chronicles his experiences during the Cold War era. The book focuses on Hearst's interactions with Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev during his visit to the United States in 1959. Hearst was one of the few American journalists who was granted exclusive access to Khrushchev during his trip, and the book details his conversations with the Soviet leader on a wide range of topics, including politics, culture, and the arms race. The book provides a unique perspective on the Cold War, as it offers a firsthand account of one of the most important figures of the time. In addition to his interactions with Khrushchev, Hearst also shares anecdotes about his encounters with other political leaders, including President Dwight D. Eisenhower and Vice President Richard Nixon. Overall, Ask Me Anything: Our Adventures With Khrushchev is an engaging and insightful memoir that provides a fascinating glimpse into the politics and culture of the Cold War era. It is a must-read for anyone interested in this period of history or in the life of William Randolph Hearst Jr.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163805475
• ISBN13: 9781163805473
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 280 Pages
• Weight: 0.83 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"