The former president and his National Security Advisor share their thoughts on the tumultuous international events of his administration, from the collapse of the Soviet Union and the reunification of Germany to the Gulf War.

Includes index.

Ch. 1. Past and prologue -- Ch. 2. From theory to practice -- Ch. 3. Leading the alliance -- Ch. 4. Untying a knot -- Ch. 5. Radishes -- Ch. 6. Hope and revolution -- Ch. 7. Ends and beginnings -- Ch. 8. A German question -- Ch. 9. A careful dance -- Ch. 10. Toward common ground -- Ch. 11. The face of a new Europe -- Ch. 12. Summit and solutions -- Ch. 13. This will not stand -- Ch. 14. Shield and sword -- Ch. 15. A delicate balance -- Ch. 16. Holding the course -- Ch. 17. Through a cacophony -- Ch. 18. Desert Storm -- Ch. 19. After the storm -- Ch. 20. A house divides -- Ch. 21. Coup -- Ch. 22. Withering into history.