Cultures of War explores how nations justify, experience, and remember war through four pivotal events: the attack on Pearl Harbor, the bombing of Hiroshima, the September 11 attacks, and the 2003 invasion of Iraq. John W. Dower examines recurring patterns in U.S. strategic thinking, political rhetoric, and cultural responses to conflict. Through comparative historical analysis, Dower reveals h…
"Decisive Battles of the Pacific War" is a comprehensive illustrated work edited by military historian Antony Preston, presenting key battles that shaped the outcome of the Second World War in the Pacific theater. The book examines major engagements between Allied and Japanese forces, analyzing strategies, naval clashes, amphibious assaults, and turning points from Pearl Harbor to the final sta…
This book provides a comprehensive analysis of the United States' involvement in World War II, exploring political, military, economic, and social dimensions of the conflict. Robert James Maddox examines America's path to war, the strategic decisions that shaped military operations, domestic mobilization, wartime diplomacy, and the broader international consequences of U.S. participation. Desig…
The Cold War, 1945–1972 by Ralph B. Levering offers a concise and analytical overview of the political, diplomatic, and ideological tensions between the United States and the Soviet Union during the early decades of the Cold War. As part of The American History Series, the book provides a clear narrative covering the origins of the conflict, the development of containment policies, crises suc…
The Terrors of Ideological Politics examines how American liberal historians responded to the rise of political conservatism during the mid-20th century. Marian J. Morton analyzes the tensions between ideological commitment and scholarly objectivity, showing how historical writing became a battleground for competing political interpretations of the American past. The book explores the role of i…
The Home Front: U.S.A. portrays the dramatic transformation of American society during World War II. Written by Ronald H. Bailey with the editors of Time-Life Books, this volume explores how the United States mobilized its economy, industry, and population for the global conflict. It examines rationing programs, war production, civil defense efforts, and the significant roles played by women an…
This book is a firsthand account of Douglas J. Feith, U.S. Under Secretary of Defense for Policy during President George W. Bush's early term after the September 11, 2001, attacks. In War and Decision, Feith details the Pentagon's decision-making process, the internal dynamics of the U.S. government, and the strategies that shaped the global war on terrorism. The book provides in-depth insights…
This book examines the issue of state succession in relation to international treaties, particularly for newly independent African states following decolonization. Mutiti outlines how these states must determine the status of treaties inherited from colonial powers and the various international legal approaches related to this issue. The analysis is presented through a historical overview, inte…
This book examines how Western political elites, media outlets, and academics have unwittingly undermined counterterrorism efforts. Michael Widlanski examines terrorist groups' communication strategies, the manipulation of public opinion through the media, and the failure of intelligence analysis to understand ideological threats. Using psychological and geopolitical approaches, this book highl…
This book reveals President Theodore Roosevelt's major diplomatic expedition in 1905, known as the "Imperial Cruise." Through the American fleet's voyage to Asia, Roosevelt and William Howard Taft crafted a secret policy that shaped the geopolitics of modern East Asia. It explores the impact of this diplomacy on Japan, the Philippines, China, and Korea, and how Roosevelt-era decisions contribut…