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by: Stephen Ambrose, Douglas Brinkley
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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 327.73
EAN: 9780140268317
ISBN: 0140268316
Label: Longman
Manufacturer: Longman
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 480
Publication Date: January 01, 1998
Publisher: Longman
Sales Rank: 8880
Studio: Longman
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Rating: - A good foreign policy overview
This is a good survey of American foreign policy since 1938. It can be dry at times since it is dealing with policy but I highly recommend it. Stephen E. Ambrose co-wrote it so you know it must be pretty good. I recommend this because many Americans now adays don't really know much about America's foreign policy and how we became a hegemonic power. If you are interested in American foreign policy since 1938, then this is the book for you.
Rating:  - Good book up until the author switch
This book started out really well. Ambrose did a good job of laying out the history of America's global relations. Like a good historian he pointed out the facts of what happened. He gave credit where credit was due but also gave appropriate criticisms. Yes it is easy to look back and criticize but he did so evenhandedly so that students could learn.
Somewhere in the book the tone changed decidedly. Instead of pointing out what was good and what was bad about the presidents and ... Read More
Rating: - history lite
mr. ambrose has always been an easy target. he's overextended they say. well, after reading this pile of words, i'd reduce ambrose to a decent intro to the topic. if you'd like an overview of events during america's rise to superpower status, flip through these pages and consider his editorials lightly. the events are indisputable and his spin is helpful. ambrose is like water on a paper towel. give this book to young students who express interest in american foreign policy during the 20th ... Read More
Rating:  - Can't Put It Down!
Ambrose's writing is so fluid and exciting that the book reads more like a novel than a history book. A great read.
Rating: - Excellent overview of U.S. foreign policy since 1938
This is a great book for those looking to understand the United States' position in the world today. Ambrose and Brinkley are two critically acclaimed authors who have an excellent grasp on America in the 20th century.
The current edition of the book covers the period from 1938 to the first Clinton administration. The authors provide a good explanation of all major military conflicts and foreign policy decisions the U.S. made during those years. Note, however, that this book only covers ... Read More
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