America in the World: A History of U.S. Diplomacy and Foreign Policy
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Ranging from Benjamin Franklin, Alexander Hamilton, and Thomas Jefferson to Henry Kissinger, Ronald Reagan, and James Baker, AMERICA IN THE WORLD tells the vibrant story of American diplomacy.
Recounting the actors and events of U.S. foreign policy, Zoellick identifies five traditions that have emerged from America's encounters with the world: the importance of North America; the special roles trading, transnational, and technological relations play in defining ties with others; changing attitudes toward alliances and ways of ordering connections among states; the need for public support, especially through Congress; and the belief that American policy should serve a larger purpose. These traditions frame a closing review of post-Cold War presidencies, which Zoellick foresees serving as guideposts for the future. Both a sweeping work of history and an insightful guide to U.S. diplomacy past and present, AMERICA IN THE WORLD serves as an informative companion and practical adviser to readers seeking to understand the strategic and immediate challenges of U.S. foreign policy during an era of transformation.
Recounting the actors and events of U.S. foreign policy, Zoellick identifies five traditions that have emerged from America's encounters with the world: the importance of North America; the special roles trading, transnational, and technological relations play in defining ties with others; changing attitudes toward alliances and ways of ordering connections among states; the need for public support, especially through Congress; and the belief that American policy should serve a larger purpose. These traditions frame a closing review of post-Cold War presidencies, which Zoellick foresees serving as guideposts for the future. Both a sweeping work of history and an insightful guide to U.S. diplomacy past and present, AMERICA IN THE WORLD serves as an informative companion and practical adviser to readers seeking to understand the strategic and immediate challenges of U.S. foreign policy during an era of transformation.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:1538761300
ISBN13:9781538761304
Release Date:August 2020
Publisher:Twelve
Length:560 Pages
Weight:1.96 lbs.
Dimensions:1.5" x 6.0" x 9.3"
Customer Reviews
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Vast, Sweeping, Comprehensive
Published by RESEARCH COUNCIL , 1 year ago
This is a long and dense history book. It is thoroughly referential and noted. I cannot imagine this same history told with more detail unless it went to multiple volumes. Begins with Franklin and goes forward from there with no spare of depth. I'd expect everyone interested in the history of American foreign policy to have this edition on their shelf.
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