The Price of Power: Kissinger in the Nixon White House

Seymour Hersh's The Price of Power: Kissinger in the Nixon White House is a critical examination of Henry Kissinger's influence on U.S. foreign policy during the Nixon administration. Hersh, an investigative journalist known for his reporting on events like the My Lai Massacre and the Watergate scandal, presents a damning portrayal of Kissinger.123

The book delves into Kissinger's roles as national security adviser and secretary of state, highlighting his controversial use of realpolitik and his pragmatic approach that often prioritized outcomes over ethical considerations. Hersh's work scrutinizes Kissinger's involvement in significant foreign policy decisions, including the secret bombing of Cambodia, his stance on Latin American governments, and the atrocities in Bangladesh. The book won the National Book Critics Circle Award.4231