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MADAM SECRETARY: A Memoir
by Albright, Madeleine
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- Hardcover
- first
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- ISBN 10
- 0786868430
- ISBN 13
- 9780786868438
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About This Item
New York, New York, U.S.A.: Hyperion, 2003. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. As New/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. The autobiography of the first American woman to serve, and serve ably, as Secretary of State. The highest-ranging woman in the history of U.S. government chronicles the story of her life, from her childhood as a Czechoslovakian refugee through her rise to power in the world of international diplomacy and policy-making, detailing her two terms as Secretary of State, her personal life, and the colorful personalities she met along the way. 562 pp. As new, first edition, first printing, in fine, mylar-protected dust jacket.[Not remainder-marked or price-clipped] BIOS1
Synopsis
Madam Secretary: A Memoir is the autobiography of United States Secretary of State Madeleine Albright, published in 2003. It covers both her life and the eight years she spent in the Clinton administration, first as United States Ambassador to the United Nations and then as head of the State Department. The book's title reflects the term of address for a female governmental secretary. Madam Secretary appeared on The New York Times Best Seller list.
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- Bookseller
- Joe Staats, Bookseller
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 9459
- Title
- MADAM SECRETARY: A Memoir
- Author
- Albright, Madeleine
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- New As New
- Jacket Condition
- Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 1st Edition 1st Printing
- ISBN 10
- 0786868430
- ISBN 13
- 9780786868438
- Publisher
- Hyperion
- Place of Publication
- New York, New York, U.S.A.
- Date Published
- 2003
- Size
- 8vo - over 7¾" - 9&f
- Keywords
- WOMEN BIOGRAPHY UNITED STATES POLITICS General, Women
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- Biography;
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