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The Wise Men

Book • 1986

Walter Isaacson

The Wise Men tells the story of Averell Harriman, Dean Acheson, George Kennan, Robert Lovett, John McCloy, and Charles Bohlen—six close friends who shaped America's role in the post-war world.

Their intellects, personalities, and actions brought order to the chaos, leaving a lasting legacy in American policy.

The book explores their contributions to the Truman Doctrine, the Marshall Plan, and the Cold War.

Mentioned by

Walter Isaacson

Mentioned in 4 episodes

Mentioned by

Fareed Zakaria

, highlighting his broad ambition and ability to write about diverse subjects.

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Mentioned by

Ryan Holiday

; he read it last year and used it in his writing.

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Mentioned by

Tim Ferriss

in the introduction as one of

Walter Isaacson

's books.

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Mentioned by

Ryan Holiday

while discussing leadership styles.

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Mentioned by

Ryan Holiday

as a book about entrepreneurs of the 20s and 30s.

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Recommended by

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as a biographical lens into the world America built.

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