Volume 8 of the Kodansha Encyclopedia of Japan is part of a comprehensive and authoritative multi-volume reference set that covers Japan’s history, society, politics, culture, arts, geography, and notable historical and contemporary figures. Written and edited by leading scholars and specialists, this volume presents detailed entries enriched with illustrations, bibliographic references, and …
Franklin D. Roosevelt and the Age of Action provides an accessible profile of the life, leadership, and political legacy of the 32nd President of the United States. Edited and written by Alfred B. Rollins, Jr., the book explores Roosevelt’s rise to national prominence, his response to the Great Depression, and the transformative policies of the New Deal. It also examines the social, economic,…
Franklin D. Roosevelt’s World Order examines the international vision and foreign policy strategies developed by President Franklin D. Roosevelt during his administration, particularly through the era of World War II. Willard Range analyzes Roosevelt’s approach to building a stable postwar world, his diplomatic principles, and the political challenges he faced in shaping global order. The b…
Volume 7 of the Kodansha Encyclopedia of Japan continues the comprehensive multi-volume reference work that offers authoritative and scholarly information on Japan’s history, culture, society, geography, arts, politics, and important figures. Compiled by leading experts, this volume contains detailed entries, illustrations, bibliographic references, and cross-references. Designed for research…
When the Cheering Stopped is a compelling historical narrative that explores the final years of President Woodrow Wilson, focusing on his declining health, political struggles, and the downfall of his dream for the League of Nations. Gene Smith offers an intimate portrayal of Wilson’s personal and political challenges after World War I, revealing the tensions within his administration, his de…
The Ordeal of Woodrow Wilson is Herbert Hoover’s personal and political account of President Woodrow Wilson during the turbulent years surrounding World War I and its aftermath. Drawing from his close relationship with Wilson as head of wartime relief efforts, Hoover offers an insider’s perspective on Wilson’s struggles to negotiate peace, lead the United States through global crisis, and…
Volume 6 of the Kodansha Encyclopedia of Japan forms part of a comprehensive multi-volume reference work covering Japan’s history, society, culture, geography, politics, arts, and notable figures. Authored and edited by leading scholars, this volume presents detailed, authoritative entries enhanced with illustrations, bibliographic references, and cross-referencing. It serves as an essential …
The New Nationalism presents Theodore Roosevelt’s influential political philosophy advocating for stronger government regulation, social justice, and national unity during the Progressive Era. Through his speeches and writings, Roosevelt argues for reforms to balance the interests of labor, capital, and the public, emphasizing the need for fairness and responsibility in industrial society. Th…
Volume 5 of the Kodansha Encyclopedia of Japan continues the authoritative multi-volume reference work that offers comprehensive, academically reliable coverage of Japan’s history, culture, society, politics, geography, arts, and major figures. Written and edited by leading scholars, this volume contains detailed entries supported by illustrations, bibliographical notes, and cross-references.…
This book examines the strategic, political, and diplomatic developments involving the United States Navy and its activities in the Far East during the decade 1921–1931. Gerald E. Wheeler analyzes naval operations, American foreign policy, and the growing tensions between the United States and Japan in the years preceding the attack on Pearl Harbor. Through detailed historical documentation, …