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…
Drawing on his unique insider's perspective as press spokesman for Lech Walesa from October 1989 to July 1990, Jaroslaw Kurski has written the first critical, clear-eyed account of the Polish leader's personal and political style. During his time in Walesa's office, Kurski became acquainted with the many forces and ambitions which were unknown to the general. public that drove the Solidarity he…
“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…
This book contains a series of conversations and in-depth interviews between renowned German journalist Emil Ludwig and Benito Mussolini, leader of Fascist Italy. Through open and often controversial dialogue, Ludwig reveals Mussolini's personal and political views on power, the state, war, humanity, and his ideological vision for the future of Italy. This book is an important primary source fo…
This book is an in-depth study of the complex relationship between Benito Mussolini and Adolf Hitler, and how the alliance between these two totalitarian regimes contributed to the downfall of Italian Fascism. F. W. Deakin traces the development of the personal and political relationship between the two leaders, their failed military strategies, and the internal tensions within Mussolini's regi…
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 …