# The Kissinger Tapes: Inside His Secretly Recorded Phone Conversations

Inside Secretly: The Kissinger Tapes is a collection of edited and annotated transcripts of Henry Kissinger’s recorded phone conversations during the Nixon administration. The chronological selection covers foreign-policy crises and political controversies, including Vietnam, the opening to China, Watergate and Kissinger’s relationship with President Nixon.

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## At a glance

- Chronologically arranged transcripts selected, edited and annotated by Tom Wells.
- Topics include Vietnam, India-Pakistan, the opening to China, the Middle East, Watergate and illegal wiretapping.
- The publisher description says the conversations illuminate Kissinger’s views, his relationship with Nixon and conflicts with other administration officials.

## Pros

- The transcripts offer direct access to recorded conversations alongside editorial context and annotations.
- Coverage spans foreign policy and domestic political controversies, making the collection relevant to readers studying several aspects of the Nixon era.

## Cons

- At 640 pages, this is a substantial read rather than a short introduction to Kissinger or the Nixon administration.

## Specifications

### Publication details
- Publisher: OUP USA
- Publication date: 2 Jun. 2026
- Language: English
- Print length: 640 pages
- ISBN-10: 0190933348
- ISBN-13: 978-0190933340
### Dimensions and installation
- Weight listed: 1.03 kg
- Dimensions: 16.61 x 4.09 x 23.83 cm

## A good fit for

- Readers of US foreign-policy history and the Nixon administration.
- Researchers or history enthusiasts interested in transcripts, political decision-making and the Watergate era.

## Less suited to

- Readers seeking a brief overview rather than a long, document-led collection.
- Readers looking primarily for a broad biography of Kissinger rather than selected phone conversations and commentary.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is The Kissinger Tapes about?
It presents selected, edited and annotated transcripts of Henry Kissinger’s recorded phone conversations during the Nixon administration, with coverage of major foreign-policy issues and political controversies.
### Which subjects are covered?
The publisher description names Vietnam, the India-Pakistan conflict, the opening to China, the Middle East, the Greek coup in Cyprus, illegal wiretapping and Watergate.
### Is this a short introduction to the period?
No. The listed print length is 640 pages, and the book is described as a detailed collection of transcripts and commentary.

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