Crises in U.S. Foreign Policy: An International History Reader

by Michael H. Hunt

Repeatedly in the twentieth century, the United States has been involved in confrontations with other countries, each with the potential for widespread international and domestic upheaval, even disaster. In this book Michael H. Hunt focuses on seven such crises, presenting for each an illuminating introduction and a rich collection of original documents. His epilogue considers the nature of international crises and the U.S. record in dealing with them.

Genres: History

452 pages, Unknown Binding

First published January 24, 1996

Reviews

[Christopher · Rating 4 out of 5]

Worth it for the well curated primary documents alone. The post-World War II analyses serve as a sobering and harsh reminder of how often "contest of wills" logic constituted the whole of our Cold War foreign policy, often with tragic consequences.