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This book is a narrative history of America's foreign affairs from 1897 to the present that focuses on the major personalities and events from the William McKinley administration through President George W. Bush.
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Great book on American foreign relations
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I got this book for a class in college and it is so helpful. It is easy to read, easy to find specific topics, and it contains a wealth of information that any college student should have. I believe there is an updated version of this book which I would recommend getting since history is constantly in flux. I highly recommend this book to any history or political science student as well as any history buffs out there. It's an excellent resource.
Crucible of Power
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Jones' book is presented in a very straight forward fashion. The information is presented extremely well and is easy to understand. I took Dr. Jones' American foreign policy class at the University of Alabama in 2006 and this book was the primary text used in class, obviously. The book goes in depth in issues from the digging of the Panama Canal to the end of the Cold War. His research is well thought out and is a great book for those interested in U.S. diplomatic relations or foreign policy.
mead review
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The book is great for those interested in history and its interpretation, as well as for the students who study the US foreign policy
Considers wartime and peacetime events and measures
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Howard Jones' Crucible Of Power is an essential history of American foreign relations from 1897 to modern times, and should be considered a mainstay of any serious history and political science collection. It surveys America's growth from an emerging power in the 1890s to its dominance in modern global events, considering wartime and peacetime events and measures.
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