This is an auction for two books by or about DAG HAMMARSKJOLD.

They are:

• HAMMARSKJOLD by Brian Urquhart (hardback 1973)

and

• MARKINGS by Dag Hammarskjold (paperback 1972)

Amazon.com reviews of Brian Urquhart's book:

"FIVE STARS! This inspiring biography shows how Hammarskjold perfected the active but quiet diplomacy that proved successful in a series of seemingly hopeless situations, from the Suez Crisis to Indochina, and how he stood up for principle against the greatest powers."

"FIVE STARS!! Hammarskjold helped to build the United Nations into what that great institution is today. He was the second Secretary General but the first to design the job, by traveling around the world to meet with many national leaders, by developing the UN peacekeeping programs, by struggling to bring peace to Palestine, by standing up to both Khrushchev and right-wing American politicians. He was strong, and he was a visionary. This book is beautifully written by Brian Urquhart, who worked with Hammarskjold from 1953 to 1961."

"FIVE STARS! Brian Urquhart has written an insightful and personal biography of Hammarskjold, a man he worked with in the United Nations. Urquhart has seen the depth of Hammarskjold's character and vision. He has portrayed the former Secretary General of the UN as the visionary he truly was during some of the organization's most difficult moments. A great read for anyone interested in discovering a truly great man of our times."

More very favourable reviews on Amazon.com.

See also:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dag_Hammarskj%C3%B6ld

Good/very good condition.

The cost of shipping is $8.95.

There is of course no charge for shipping if you collect these books from my shop in Palmerston North following the auction.

Payment within seven days, please.