American Foreign Relations: A New Diplomatic History / Edition 1

by Walter L. Hixson

Overview

American Foreign Relations: A New Diplomatic History is a compelling narrative history of American foreign policy from the early settlement of North America to the present. In addition to economic and strategic motives, Walter L. Hixson integrates key cultural factors—including race, gender, and religion—into the story of American foreign policy. He demonstrates how these factors played a vital role in shaping the actions of the United States in world affairs. Beginning with the history of warfare and diplomacy between indigenous peoples and Europeans before the establishment of the United States, this book shows the formative influence of settler colonialism on the country’s later foreign policy and the growth of American empire.

Clearly written and comprehensive, the book features:

• Extensive illustrations, with over 100 images and maps
• Primary documents in each chapter, showcasing the perspectives of historical actors
• "Interpreting the Past" features that explore how historians’ understanding of events has changed over time
• Selected bibliographies of key resources for further research in each chapter

In one concise volume, American Foreign Relations covers the full sweep of American foreign policy from the colonial period to the present day. It is an essential introduction for anyone seeking to understand the history of America’s role in the world.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780415841061
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	10/28/2015
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	500
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

Walter L. Hixon is Distinguished Professor of History at the University of Akron.

Table of Contents

Preface

1. THE FIRST FOREIGN POLICY: EURO-AMERICAN RELATIONS WITH INDIGENOUS PEOPLE, 1492-1800
2. THE DIPLOMACY OF THE NEW REPUBLIC
3. MANIFEST DESTINY
4. PRESERVING THE UNION, TAKING THE WEST
5. CARIBBEAN EMPIRE
6. BECOMING A PACIFIC POWER
7. WAR AND DISILLUSION
8. THE DIPLOMACY OF WORLD WAR II
9. THE COLD WAR
10. EVOLUTION OF THE COLD WAR
11. DIPLOMACY IN THE "THIRD WORLD"
12. ORDEAL IN SOUTHEAST ASIA
13. END OF THE COLD WAR
14. A NEW WORLD ORDER
15. GLOBAL WAR ON TERROR
16. DIPLOMACY OF THE FUTURE

List of Acronyms