America in the world : a history in documents from the War with Spain to the War on Terror
(Book)
Published
Princeton : Princeton University Press, [2014].
Format
Book
ISBN
9780691133355 (hardback), 0691133352 (hardback), 9780691161754 (paperback), 0691161755 (paperback)
Physical Desc
viii, 407 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
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Published
Princeton : Princeton University Press, [2014].
Language
English
ISBN
9780691133355 (hardback), 0691133352 (hardback), 9780691161754 (paperback), 0691161755 (paperback)
UPC
40023526023
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 379-394) and index.
Description
"How should America wield its enormous power beyond its borders? Should it adhere to grand principles or act on narrow self-interest? Should it partner with other nations or avoid entangling alliances? Americans have been grappling with questions like these throughout the nation's history, and especially since the emergence of the United States as a major world power in the late nineteenth century. America in the World illuminates this history by capturing the diverse voices and viewpoints of some of the most colorful and eloquent people who participated in these momentous debates.Spanning the era from the Gilded Age to the Obama years, this unique reader collects more than two hundred documents--everything from presidential addresses and diplomatic cables to political cartoons and song lyrics. It encompasses various phases of American diplomatic history that are typically treated separately, such as the First World War, the Cold War, and 9/11. The book presents the perspectives of elite policymakers--presidents, secretaries of state, generals, and diplomats--alongside those of other kinds of Americans, such as newspaper columnists, clergymen, songwriters, poets, and novelists. It also features numerous documents from other countries, illustrating how foreigners viewed America's role in the world.Ideal for classroom use, America in the World sheds light on the complex interplay of political, economic, ideological, and cultural factors underlying the exercise of American power on the global stage"--,Provided by publisher.
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Location | Call Number | Status |
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Morris County Library - Adult Reference | REF 327.73009 AME | Non-circulating |
Subjects
LC Subjects
United States -- Foreign public opinion -- History -- Sources.
United States -- Foreign relations -- 20th century -- Sources.
United States -- Foreign relations -- 21st century -- Sources.
United States -- History, Military -- 20th century -- Sources.
United States -- History, Military -- 21st century -- Sources.
United States -- Foreign relations -- 20th century -- Sources.
United States -- Foreign relations -- 21st century -- Sources.
United States -- History, Military -- 20th century -- Sources.
United States -- History, Military -- 21st century -- Sources.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Engel, J. A., Lawrence, M. A., & Preston, A. (2014). America in the world: a history in documents from the War with Spain to the War on Terror . Princeton University Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Engel, Jeffrey A, Mark Atwood. Lawrence and Andrew Preston. 2014. America in the World: A History in Documents From the War With Spain to the War On Terror. Princeton University Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Engel, Jeffrey A, Mark Atwood. Lawrence and Andrew Preston. America in the World: A History in Documents From the War With Spain to the War On Terror Princeton University Press, 2014.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Engel, Jeffrey A., Mark Atwood Lawrence, and Andrew Preston. America in the World: A History in Documents From the War With Spain to the War On Terror Princeton University Press, 2014.
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