Author : Howard Jones
Release : 2009
Genre : History
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 340/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Crucible of Power by : Howard Jones
Download or read book Crucible of Power written by Howard Jones. This book was released on 2009. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Crucible of Power: A History of American Foreign Relations to 1913, Second Edition presents a straightforward, balanced, and comprehensive history of American international relations from the American Revolution to 1913. Howard Jones demonstrates the complexities of the decision-making process that led to the rise and decline of the United States (relative to the ascent of other nations) in world power status. He focuses on the personalities, security interests, and expansionist tendencies behind the formulation and implementation of U.S. foreign policy and highlights the intimate relationship between foreign and domestic policy. This updated edition includes revisions and additions aimed at making the book more attractive to students, teachers, and general readers. Book jacket.
