America and the World: From the Truman Doctrine to Vietnam provides a comprehensive analysis of United States foreign policy during the early Cold War. Written by seven distinguished scholars, the book examines the strategic, political, and ideological foundations of American global engagement from the late 1940s through the Vietnam era. It explores the origins and implications of the Truman Do…
This volume is the fourth part of Edward Gibbon's monumental work The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire, one of the most influential historical works in Western historiography. This book continues Gibbon's discussion of the decline of the Roman Empire, tracing the political, social, economic, and military factors that accelerated the fall of Roman power. This edition includes …
Rise to Globalism provides a comprehensive and analytical history of United States foreign policy from 1938 to the late twentieth century. This eighth revised edition examines America's evolving role on the global stage, covering major events such as World War II, the Cold War, Vietnam, détente, and the post–Cold War transitions. Ambrose and Brinkley explore political, economic, and ideologi…
This book analyzes how Americans perceive the Arab-Israeli conflict and the factors that have shaped public attitudes over time. Richard H. Curtiss examines media portrayals, political discourse, and shifts in U.S. foreign policy to explain how American views of the dispute evolved between the 1970s and early 1980s. Drawing on earlier studies and government publications, the work highlights the…
This classic work by historian John King Fairbank provides a comprehensive analysis of the political, cultural, and diplomatic relationship between the United States and China. The third edition incorporates updated research and revisions reflecting major developments in modern Chinese history and U.S.–China relations. Fairbank examines the historical foundations of China’s society and gove…
This book is the first volume of Edward Gibbon's monumental work, The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire, which is considered one of the greatest works of historiography of all time. In this volume, Gibbon discusses the glory of the Roman Empire, the factors that led to the weakening of its political and social structures, and the early developments that ultimately led to its d…
This book provides an in-depth explanation of how American diplomacy is formed and carried out. Ellis Briggs, a seasoned U.S. diplomat, explores the historical foundations, institutional structures, and practical mechanisms that shape the foreign policy decision-making process. Through detailed examples and professional insights, the author describes the roles of diplomats, the influence of dom…
Caesar's Commentaries on the Wars is a translation of Julius Caesar's classic work documenting his various military campaigns, including analysis of strategy, tactics, and the political conditions of Rome at that time. This book presents Caesar's firsthand accounts of the wars he led, accompanied by modern interpretations and translations by Rex Warner. As one of the most important primary sour…
This book examines the concept of national interest as a guiding framework for U.S. foreign policy. Donald E. Nuechterlein analyzes how global political, economic, and military changes influence America’s priorities and strategic decisions. The work provides a systematic approach to understanding national interest categories—defense, economic, ideological, and world order—and evaluates ho…
The Renaissance is the fifth volume of Will Durant's monumental series, The Story of Civilization. This work presents a comprehensive history of the revival of art, culture, philosophy, and politics in Italy from 1304 to 1576 AD. Durant describes great figures such as Petrarch, Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, and the development of important cities such as Florence, Venice, and Rome. With a ri…