With each passing day the world seems to become a more perilous place. Russia implodes and China expands; North Korea develops missiles capable of striking Hawaii and Alaska; and Iraq perfects weapons of mass destruction that could be smuggled into New York in a suitcase. Yet Am…
From Mark Twain, to the movement against the war in Vietnam, this is the story of ordinary Americans challenging empire.
"'Seymour's obsessively researched, impressive first book holds its place as the most authoritative historical analysis of its kind.'--Resurgence. All empires spin self-serving myths, and in the United States the most potent of these is that America is a force for democracy arou…
In his last work before his death in 2014, American historian Martin J. Sklar analyzes the influence of early twentieth-century foreign policy makers, focusing on modernization, global development, and the meaning of the 'American Century'. Calling this group of government offic…
In his last work before his death in 2014, American historian Martin J. Sklar analyzes the influence of early twentieth-century foreign policy makers, focusing on modernization, global development, and the meaning of the 'American Century'. Calling this group of government offic…
Prelude: American century and world revolution -- Part I. Origins -- The Philippines, China, and US global objects (the Conant factor) -- A panel at the AEA -- Part II. The founders' American century: the tale once-told -- World history: evolving cycles of empires -- US history:…
Pt. 1. Ongoing debates -- pt. 2. Towards sociological realities.