This book is the sixth volume in a series of official documents covering Dutch foreign trade policy in the 19th century. It contains the Dutch–British negotiations on the 1824 trade and shipping agreement, changes in Dutch shipping policy, and documents relating to the regulation of international trade up to 1870. Published with the assistance of the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs, it is a…
White House Years is Henry Kissinger’s detailed account of his early service as National Security Advisor during the Nixon administration. The book provides an insider perspective on the formulation of U.S. foreign policy from 1969 to 1974, covering major international events such as the Vietnam War negotiations, the opening to China, relations with the Soviet Union, and significant Middle Ea…
“The Strategy of Peace” is a collection of speeches, statements, and policy essays by John F. Kennedy prior to his presidency, outlining his vision for American foreign policy in the Cold War era. The book emphasizes diplomatic leadership, nuclear responsibility, and the pursuit of global peace through international cooperation. Edited by historian Allan Nevins, the volume provides insight …
This book contains a collection of facts and official documents related to the Round Table Conference (Ronde Tafel Conferentie) held in The Hague in 1949. The conference was a crucial negotiation between Indonesia and the Netherlands that resulted in the recognition of the sovereignty of the Republic of the United States of Indonesia. This book presents various official statements, reports, pro…
Contemporary Cases in U.S. Foreign Policy (Second Edition) provides an in-depth examination of key policy decisions shaping American foreign relations after the Cold War. Edited by Ralph G. Carter, the book brings together a series of case studies written by leading scholars, addressing issues such as counterterrorism, military intervention, international trade, global security, and diplomatic …
Urho Kekkonen: A President’s View contains the political views and personal reflections of Finnish President Urho Kekkonen on foreign policy, international relations, and Finland’s position during the Cold War. Through selected essays and speeches, Kekkonen outlines the basic principles of Finland’s policy of neutrality, diplomacy with the Soviet Union and the West, and the political chal…
This book contains a collection of texts selected and presented by Claude Nicolet on the development of political thought in Rome during the Republic. Through classical sources and historical analysis, Nicolet highlights the basic principles of Roman government, ideas about citizenship, power, law, and the socio-political dynamics that formed the foundation of the Republic's institutions. This …
Basic Documents in United States Foreign Policy presents a curated collection of foundational texts, speeches, treaties, and official statements that have shaped the development of American foreign policy. Compiled by Thomas P. Brockway under the general editorship of Louis L. Snyder, the book provides historical context and primary source materials that illustrate key decisions, diplomatic pri…
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…
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…