Bøger af William Appleman Williams

In this seminal work of history, William Appleman Williams challenges the traditional narrative of American history and offers a provocative new interpretation of the forces that shaped the nation. Drawing on a wealth of primary sources, he argues that the United States has always been driven by a desire for expansion and power, and that this impulse has shaped its foreign and domestic policies from the earliest days of the republic.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

The Shaping of American Diplomacy is a comprehensive collection of readings and documents that traces the development of American foreign relations from 1750 to 1955. The book is edited by William Appleman Williams and includes primary sources such as speeches, treaties, and diplomatic correspondence, as well as secondary sources such as essays and analyses by prominent scholars of American foreign policy.The book is organized chronologically, with each chapter covering a specific period in American history. The readings and documents included in each chapter offer insights into the key events, trends, and debates that shaped American diplomacy during that time. Topics covered include the American Revolution, the Civil War, the Spanish-American War, World War I, World War II, and the Cold War.The book also includes a comprehensive introduction by Williams that provides an overview of American foreign policy and its evolution over time. Additionally, each chapter includes a brief introduction that contextualizes the primary sources and provides background information on the key players and events of the period.Overall, The Shaping of American Diplomacy is a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the history of American foreign relations and the factors that have shaped U.S. foreign policy over the past two centuries.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

"A brilliant book on foreign affairs."-Adolf A. Berle Jr., New York Times Book Review

"A very good book indeed.... It is quietly reasoned, beautifully ordered, and spirited as hell.... [It] is not a book for children, nostalgic or otherwise."-Loren Baritz, The Nation

A groundbreaking work on the history of American imperialism and empire.