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…
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 …
Paul Kecskemeti's The Unexpected Revolution is a thorough analysis of the Hungarian Revolution of 1956. It highlights the social forces that drove the uprising, including the roles of students, workers, political elites, and the internal dynamics of the Communist Party. Kecskemeti explores the economic, political, and psychological factors that fueled the rapid changes in Hungary and examines h…
America Right or Wrong offers a critical examination of American nationalism and its influence on U.S. domestic and foreign policy. Anatol Lieven analyzes the cultural, political, and historical roots of American national identity, highlighting how different strands of nationalism—both civic and ideological—shape America’s worldview and global actions. The book explores the impact of nati…
This sixth volume of the “Histoire des relations internationales” series examines the development of international relations between 1871 and 1914, a period when Europe reached the peak of its political and economic power. Pierre Renouvin describes the rivalries between major powers, the growth of nationalism, imperialism, the alliance system, and the various international crises that ultim…
Mixed Messages explores the complex relationship between the United States and major international organizations from the end of World War I through the end of the twentieth century. Edward C. Luck analyzes how American domestic politics, shifting national interests, and public opinion have shaped U.S. engagement with institutions such as the League of Nations and the United Nations. The book h…
This book presents a collection of speeches, essays, and reflections by Jimmy Carter, written during his rise from governor of Georgia to President of the United States. Carter discusses themes of democracy, social justice, moral leadership, and the responsibilities of government to its citizens. Through personal insights and political commentary, he outlines his vision of a government defined …
This book examines the birth of the French Fourth Republic after the end of World War II. Maurice Edelman outlines the key events that led to the fall of the Vichy regime, the rise of the liberation movement, and the political dynamics that shaped the new governmental structure. Using the popular writing style typical of the "Penguin Special" series, this book provides a clear picture of the po…
The Crouching Future presents Roger Hilsman’s analytical forecast of the major trends shaping international politics and U.S. foreign policy in the late twentieth and early twenty-first centuries. Drawing on research from the Institute of War and Peace Studies at Columbia University, Hilsman explores global political changes after 1945, economic transformations, and the evolving challenges fa…