An original and stimulating critique of American empire.
An original and stimulating critique of American empire.
'The Colour of Empire' invites readers to recognise that American perceptions and prejudices about race have influenced the conduct of US foreign relations from the colonial era.
A provocative look at how America's troubled history with race has influenced U.S. foreign relations.
"At first glance, it may be difficult to accept that race and racism play a major role, whether conscious or subconscious, in policy-making. But leaders are products of their upbringing and era, and even some of America's best-educated presidents and secretaries of state have be…
"At first glance, it may be difficult to accept that race and racism play a major role, whether conscious or subconscious, in policy-making. But leaders are products of their upbringing and era, and even some of America's best-educated presidents and secretaries of state have be…
"After costly U.S. engagement in two major wars in the Middle East, foreign policy debates are dominated by questions about the appropriateness of American military interventions. A central issue is whether an interventionist foreign policy is compatible with the American consti…
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:…
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…
