Walter LaFeber Libros

Focusing on the period from 1865 to 1913, this second volume explores the complexities of United States foreign policy, highlighting key events, decisions, and shifts in strategy. It delves into the influences shaping diplomacy and international relations during a transformative era, providing insights into the motivations behind America's actions on the global stage. The updated edition offers a comprehensive analysis of historical context, making it an essential resource for understanding this pivotal time in U.S. history.

This book explains the history of US/Central American relations, explaining why these countries have remained so overpopulated, illiterate and violent; and why US government notions of economic and military security combine to keep in place a system of Central American dependency. This second edition is updated to include new material covering the Reagan and Bush years, and the Iran/Contra affair.

The book explores the complex historical relationship between Japan and America, starting from Commodore Matthew Perry's arrival in 1853. It delves into the cultural and economic tensions that have shaped interactions between the two nations, highlighting Japan's fear of disorder contrasted with America's pursuit of international markets. Drawing on American and Japanese sources, the author examines Japan's rearmament, current trade tensions, and the impact of China's rise on bilateral relations, providing a comprehensive view of their intertwined histories.

Exploring U.S. foreign policy from 1865 to 1913, this book examines the interplay between American expansionism and the pursuit of opportunity on a global scale. It highlights key events and decisions that shaped the nation’s international relations, revealing how domestic aspirations influenced foreign engagements. Through detailed analysis, the author connects historical trends, offering insight into the motivations behind America's rise as a world power during this transformative period.

The turbulent election of 1968 serves as a focal point for exploring American history, as distinguished historian Walter LaFeber delves into the perspectives of key figures like Robert F. Kennedy, Martin Luther King, and Richard Nixon. By examining their roles amidst significant domestic upheaval, the book highlights how these events shaped the political landscape and the election's lasting impact on the nation. LaFeber's analysis offers a nuanced understanding of the interplay between individual actions and broader historical forces.

This classic work, by the distinguished historian Walter LaFeber, presents his widely influential argument that economic causes were the primary forces propelling America to world power in the nineteenth century. Cornell University Press is proud to...