For better or worse, be it militarily, diplomatically, politically,
economically, or culturally, Americans have had a profound role in
shaping the wider world beyond them. Unsurprisingly, most
non-Americans have passionate views about the nature of U.S.
foreign policy. America has been a savior to some, a curse to
others-and both have good reason to feel that way. And yet, such
views are often also based on a caricature of American actions and
intentions. For their part, Americans themselves have strong
opinions about their role in the world and how it has evolved over
time. Yet these views are shrouded as much in myth as they are
grounded in fact. American Foreign Relations, then, suffers from
being a subject of immense worldwide importance but almost complete
misunderstanding; it provokes strong emotions and much debate in
newspapers daily, but is accompanied by little comprehension. This
Very Short Introduction aims to offer analysis of key events,
episodes, crises, and individuals in the making of American foreign
relations. It will discuss events such as the Revolutionary War,
the Louisiana Purchase, the War of 1812, manifest destiny, the
Mexican War, the Civil War, industrialization, the beginnings of
globalization, the Spanish-American War, imperialism, the
annexation of the Philippines, informal imperialism and the Open
Door policy, World War I, isolationism, World War II, the Cold War
from its origins to its end (including the Korean and Vietnam
Wars), the Iraq Wars, 9/11, and Afghanistan. Such topics will be
situated within an analytical narrative that follows chronology
generally, but not strictly or comprehensively. ABOUT THE SERIES:
The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press
contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These
pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new
subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis,
perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and
challenging topics highly readable.
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