The Trial of Henry Kissinger

In this incendiary book, controversial journalist Christopher Hitchens puts ex-Secretary of State and National Security Advisor Henry A. Kissinger on the stand.

Praise for The Trial of Henry Kissinger:

‘If you want your blood heated read this book. If you prefer it chilled, ditto.’

Glasgow Herald

‘Hitchens mounts a detailed and compelling case for Kissinger’s arraignment. His deft and elegant prose is refreshingly free of legal obfuscation but full of condign invective. And his freedom-of-information disclosure puncture irreperable holes in Kissinger’s self-exculpatory defences.’

Age

‘Hitchens has done a public service.’

Australian’s Review of Books

‘Whether or not there is evidence for a trial—the book weaves an impressively incriminating web of detail to suggest that there is—this is a disturbing glimpse into the dark side of American power, whose consequences in remote corners of the globe are all too often ignored. Its countless victims have found an impassioned and skilful advocate in Hitchens.'

Sunday Times

‘This book is so studiedly defamatory that if Kissinger values his reputation, he really must sue. He is not obliged to say anything, of course, but if he does not now raise something that helps his defence, the court of public opinion may draw its own inferences.’

Daily Telegraph

‘A compelling case for trying the grand old man of US diplomacy.’

Far Eastern Economic Review