Books

20+ results found
Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
Blood and Oil Blood and Oil Michael T. Klare "Since September 11 and the commencement of the "war on terror," the world's attention has been focused on the relationship between U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East and the oceans of crude oil … OL3375130W
Stilwell and the American experience in China 1911–1945 Stilwell and the American experience in China 1911–1945 Barbara Wertheim Tuchman **Stilwell and the American Experience in China, 1911–45** is a work of history written by Barbara W. Tuchman and published in 1971 by Macmillan Publishers. It won the 1972 Pulitzer Prize for General… OL3378543W
No more Vietnams No more Vietnams Nixon, Richard M. "In writing No More Vietnams, Richard Nixon-with the unique perspective of the man who served us America's commander-in-chief during the war's most difficult stage-has set out to dispel the myths of … OL3469130W
America embattled America embattled Richard Crockatt What causes Anti- Americanism and where are its historical roots? What is the impact of 9/11 on America's sense of itself and its role in the world? Is America paradoxically a victim of its own polit… OL3477409W
FDR's Good Neighbor Policy FDR's Good Neighbor Policy Fredrick B. Pike "In this thoughtful, thoroughly researched, balanced, and unorthodox analysis, Pike decides US noninterventionist orientation was based on Rooseveltian realism eschewing pressures on Latin Americans … OL3501141W
Responce du roy, faicte aux remonstrances presentees à leurs Majestez par le Sr Edmondes ambassadeu… Responce du roy, faicte aux remonstrances presentees à leurs Majestez par le Sr Edmondes ambassadeu… France. Sovereign (1610-1643 : Louis XIII) "This is a response made by the French King (actually the French government) to the opposition by Great Britain to the Spanish marriages being planned by France and Spain. The ambassador to France, "… OL35671369W
Traicté de la souueraineté du roy, et de son royaume Traicté de la souueraineté du roy, et de son royaume Jean Savaron "The French historian, Savaron, delegate to the Estates General, 1614, representing the Third Estate, refutes the Leaguist doctrine that subjects and Popes have the right to depose a King who does no… OL35671397W
Africa through the eyes of a patriot Africa through the eyes of a patriot Olusegun Obasanjo Speeches and selections from speeches given by Obasanjo from the 1980s to present. OL3629633W
Longitudes and Attitudes Longitudes and Attitudes Thomas L. Friedman *Longitudes and Attitudes* contains the columns Friedman has published about the most momentous news story of our time, as well as a diary of his experiences and reactions during this period of crisi… OL3740420W
Britain, détente, and changing East-West relations Britain, détente, and changing East-West relations White, Brian There is little systematic analysis available of Britain's contribution to East-West relations since 1945, and in particular of Britain's contribution to East-West detente. In general, British attemp… OL4122608W
Spain and the Independence of the United States Spain and the Independence of the United States Thomas E. Chávez The role of Spain in the birth of the United States is a little known and little understood aspect of U.S. independence. Through actual fighting, provision of supplies, and money, Spain helped the yo… OL4133165W
Waltzing with a dictator Waltzing with a dictator Raymond Bonner An account of the American twenty-year alliance with the "conjugal dictatorship" of Philippine president Ferdinand Marcos and his wife, Imelda. OL4298303W
The life and letters of Sir Henry Wotton The life and letters of Sir Henry Wotton Logan Pearsall Smith This texts provides a summary of the life of Sir Henry Wotton, from his childhood and adolescence through to his status as an English ambassador to Venice under James I and beyond to his role at Eton… OL4678097W
China's rise China's rise Robert G. Sutter This study argues that overt U.S. competition with China for influence in Asia is unwelcome, counterproductive for U.S. interests, and unwarranted given the limited challenge posed by China’s rise. U… OL490439W
The Rise of the Fourth Reich The Rise of the Fourth Reich Jim Marrs Throw out everything you think you know about history. Close the approved textbooks, turn off the corporate mass media, and whatever you do, don't believe anything you hear from the government—The Ri… OL504953W
The Prince The Prince William Simpson "A portrait of one of the most enigmatic yet influential powerbrokers in America - Prince Bandar bin Sultan bin Abdul Aziz Al-Saud, the Saudi Arabian Ambassador to the United States from 1983 to 2005… OL5225969W
Mexico and the United States today Mexico and the United States today Margaret Flesher Ribaroff Discusses the relationship between Mexico and the United States, their common interests and differences, and the issues between them. OL5368418W
War at the top of the world War at the top of the world Eric S. Margolis The author is a leading specialist on South Asia; this book takes the reader through the geopolitical complexities of this area. OL5771266W
Kissinger Kissinger Marvin L. Kalb A penetrating investigation into Kissinger's complex character and rise to prominence in diplomatic circles. Bibliog. OL607390W
Conflict between India and Pakistan Conflict between India and Pakistan Lyon, Peter,Peter Lyon "India and Pakistan are perhaps the most dangerous neighbors on the globe with opposing ethnic and religious forces threatening far fetching social and political upheavals. With each nation now comma… OL6620432W
Next page