From Colony to Superpower: U.S. Foreign Relations since 1776 (Oxford History of the United States)

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Book Synopsis: The Oxford History of the United States is the most respected multi-volume history of our nation in print. The series includes three Pulitzer Prize-winners, a New York Times bestseller, and winners of prestigious Bancroft and Parkman Prizes. From Colony to Superpower is the only thematic volume commissioned for the series. Here George C. Herring uses foreign relations as the lens through which to tell the story of America's dramatic rise from thirteen disparate colonies huddled along the Atlantic coast to the world's greatest superpower.

A sweeping account of United States' foreign relations and diplomacy, this magisterial volume documents America's interaction with other peoples and nations of the world. Herring tells a story of stunning successes and sometimes tragic failures, captured in a fast-paced narrative that illuminates the central importance of foreign relations to the existence and survival of the nation, and highlights its ongoing impact on the lives of ordinary citizens. He shows how policymakers defined American interests broadly to include territorial expansion, access to growing markets, and the spread of an "American way" of life. And Herring does all this in a story rich in human drama and filled with epic events.

Statesmen such as Benjamin Franklin and Woodrow Wilson and Harry Truman and Dean Acheson played key roles in America's rise to world power. But America's expansion as a nation also owes much to the adventurers and explorers, the sea captains, merchants and captains of industry, the missionaries and diplomats, who discovered or charted new lands, developed new avenues of commerce, and established and defended the nation's interests in foreign lands. From the American Revolution to the fifty-year struggle with communism and conflicts in Afghanistan and Iraq, From Colony to Superpower tells the dramatic story of America's emergence as superpower--its birth in revolution, its troubled present, and its uncertain future.

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Discover the captivating story of America's rise from a small colony to a global superpower with From Colony to Superpower: U.S. Foreign Relations since 1776. This remarkable book, part of the acclaimed Oxford History of the United States series, offers a deep dive into the rich history of our nation's foreign relations. By understanding how America has interacted with other nations, you'll gain a real insight into how the United States became the influential powerhouse it is today.

Immerse yourself in a sweeping account of United States' foreign relations in this magisterial volume. As you follow the narrative crafted by George C. Herring, you’ll witness America's astounding successes and unfortunate failures. From territorial expansion to pursuing economic growth and spreading the American way of life, policymakers defined American interests broadly. This book uncovers the significance of foreign relations in shaping America's existence and survival, and the profound impact it continues to have on ordinary citizens. Prepare to be captivated by the human drama and epic events that have shaped our nation.

It's not just the statesmen like Benjamin Franklin, Woodrow Wilson, Harry Truman, and Dean Acheson who propelled America's rise to global power. From Colony to Superpower recognizes the unsung heroes who played a vital role in the expansion of our nation. Adventurers, explorers, sea captains, merchants, missionaries, and diplomats all contributed to the development of new lands, avenues of commerce, and the defense of American interests abroad. This enthralling book chronicles America's birth, its turbulent present, and an uncertain future, taking you on an extraordinary journey from revolution to the complex modern era.

Uncover the secrets of America's extraordinary journey and understand the forces that shaped the world's greatest superpower with From Colony to Superpower: U.S. Foreign Relations since 1776. Don't miss out on this captivating narrative that will leave you with a deeper appreciation for the complexities of America’s past and a better understanding of its future. Order your copy today and embark on a transformative reading experience.

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