Publisher's Synopsis
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.
