America's Backyard

America's Backyard
Author: Grace Livingstone
Publisher: Zed Books Ltd.
Total Pages: 337
Release: 2013-04-04
Genre: History
ISBN: 1848136110

The United States has shaped Latin American history, condemning it to poverty and inequality by intervening to protect the rich and powerful. America’s Backyard tells the story of that intervention. Using newly declassified documents, Grace Livingstone reveals the US role in the darkest periods of Latin American history, including Pinochet’s coup in Chile, the Contra War in Nicaragua and the death squads in El Salvador. She shows how George W Bush’s administration used the War on Terror as a new pretext for intervention; how it tried to destabilise leftwing governments and push back the ‘pink tide’ washing across the Americas. America’s Backyard also includes chapters on drugs, economy and culture. It explains why US drug policy has caused widespread environmental damage yet failed to reduce the supply of cocaine, and it looks at the US economic stake in Latin America and the strategies of the big corporations. Today Latin Americans are demanding respect and an end to the Washington Consensus. Will the White House listen?

The Monroe Doctrine

The Monroe Doctrine
Author: Jay Sexton
Publisher: Macmillan + ORM
Total Pages: 304
Release: 2011-03-15
Genre: History
ISBN: 1429929286

A Concise History of the (In)Famous Doctrine that Gave Rise to the American Empire President James Monroe's 1823 message to Congress declaring opposition to European colonization in the Western Hemisphere became the cornerstone of nineteenth-century American statecraft. Monroe's message proclaimed anticolonial principles, yet it rapidly became the myth and means for subsequent generations of politicians to pursue expansionist foreign policies. Time and again, debates on the key issues of nineteenth- and early-twentieth-century foreign relations—expansion in the 1840s, Civil War diplomacy, the imperialism of 1898, entrance into World War I, and the establishment of the League of Nations—were framed in relation to the Monroe Doctrine. Covering more than a century of history, this engaging book explores the varying conceptions of the doctrine as its meaning evolved in relation to the needs of an expanding American empire. In Jay Sexton's adroit hands, the Monroe Doctrine provides a new lens from which to view the paradox at the center of American diplomatic history: the nation's interdependent traditions of anticolonialism and imperialism.

Safe Passage

Safe Passage
Author: Kori Schake
Publisher: Harvard University Press
Total Pages: 401
Release: 2017-11-27
Genre: History
ISBN: 0674975073

History records only one peaceful transition of hegemonic power: the passage from British to American dominance of the international order. To explain why this transition was nonviolent, Kori Schake explores nine points of crisis between Britain and the U.S., from the Monroe Doctrine to the unequal “special relationship” during World War II.

James Monroe

James Monroe
Author: Gary Hart
Publisher: Macmillan
Total Pages: 204
Release: 2005-10-05
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1466823054

The former senator and presidential candidate offers a provocative new assessment of the first "national security president" James Monroe is remembered today primarily for two things: for being the last of the "Virginia Dynasty"—following George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and James Madison—and for issuing the Monroe Doctrine, his statement of principles in 1823 that the western hemisphere was to be considered closed to European intervention. But Gary Hart sees Monroe as a president ahead of his time, whose priorities and accomplishments in establishing America's "national security" have a great deal in common with chief executives of our own time. Unlike his predecessors Jefferson and Madison, Monroe was at his core a military man. He joined the Continental Army at the age of seventeen and served with distinction in many pivotal battles. (He is prominently featured at Washington's side in the iconic painting Washington Crossing the Delaware.) And throughout his career as a senator, governor, ambassador, secretary of state, secretary of war, and president, he never lost sight of the fact that without secure borders and friendly relations with neighbors, the American people could never be truly safe in their independence. As president he embarked on an ambitious series of treaties, annexations, and military confrontations that would secure America's homeland against foreign attack for nearly two hundred years. Hart details the accomplishments and priorities of this forward-looking president, whose security concerns clearly echo those we face in our time. "A well-written, useful précis of Monroe’s life and career." - Kirkus Reviews

A Searchlight On Germany Germany's Blunders, Crimes and Punishment

A Searchlight On Germany Germany's Blunders, Crimes and Punishment
Author: William T. Hornaday
Publisher: Prabhat Prakashan
Total Pages: 42
Release: 2018-02-21
Genre: History
ISBN:

Welcome to the illuminating world of "A Searchlight on Germany: Germany's Blunders, Crimes, and Punishment" by William T. Hornaday, a powerful exposé that sheds light on the atrocities committed by Germany during World War I and the subsequent quest for justice and accountability. Prepare to be confronted with the harsh realities of war as Hornaday unveils the grim truths behind Germany's actions during one of the darkest periods in human history. In this compelling book, readers will discover the full extent of Germany's blunders, crimes, and the urgent need for justice in the aftermath of the Great War. Join Hornaday as he meticulously documents the atrocities committed by Germany, from violations of international law to acts of barbarism against civilians and prisoners of war. Through his thorough research and impassioned writing, he exposes the horrors of war and the devastating impact of Germany's actions on innocent lives. "A Searchlight on Germany" is more than just a historical account—it's a call to action for justice and accountability in the face of unimaginable suffering and loss. Hornaday's unwavering commitment to truth and justice shines through in every page, inspiring readers to confront the past and strive for a better future. The overall tone of the book is one of urgency and moral outrage, as Hornaday condemns the atrocities committed by Germany and calls for swift and decisive action to hold the perpetrators accountable. Through his powerful prose and compelling arguments, he challenges readers to confront the uncomfortable truths of war and take a stand against injustice. Since its publication, "A Searchlight on Germany" has been hailed as a seminal work of historical scholarship, shedding light on a dark chapter in human history and inspiring readers to reflect on the lessons of the past. Its impassioned plea for justice and accountability continues to resonate with audiences around the world. Whether you're a student of history, a champion of human rights, or simply someone with a desire to understand the complexities of war and justice, "A Searchlight on Germany" offers valuable insights and important lessons for our time. Prepare to be moved, challenged, and inspired by William T. Hornaday's powerful exploration of Germany's blunders, crimes, and the quest for justice. Experience the power of "A Searchlight on Germany" today. Order your copy now and join the search for truth, justice, and accountability in the aftermath of war.

Legalist Empire

Legalist Empire
Author: Benjamin Allen Coates
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Total Pages: 297
Release: 2016
Genre: History
ISBN: 0190495952

'Legalist Empire' explores the intimate connections between international law and empire in the United States from 1898 to 1919.

Hard Line

Hard Line
Author: Colin Dueck
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Total Pages: 396
Release: 2010-09-05
Genre: History
ISBN: 0691141827

Conservatives and liberals alike are currently debating the probable future of the Republican Party. What direction will conservatives and republicans take on foreign policy in the age of Obama? This book tackles this question.

Special Providence

Special Providence
Author: Walter Russell Mead
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 392
Release: 2013-05-13
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 1136758674

"God has a special providence for fools, drunks and the United States of America."--Otto von Bismarck America's response to the September 11 attacks spotlighted many of the country's longstanding goals on the world stage: to protect liberty at home, to secure America's economic interests, to spread democracy in totalitarian regimes and to vanquish the enemy utterly. One of America's leading foreign policy thinkers, Walter Russell Mead, argues that these diverse, conflicting impulses have in fact been the key to the U.S.'s success in the world. In a sweeping new synthesis, Mead uncovers four distinct historical patterns in foreign policy, each exemplified by a towering figure from our past. Wilsonians are moral missionaries, making the world safe for democracy by creating international watchdogs like the U.N. Hamiltonians likewise support international engagement, but their goal is to open foreign markets and expand the economy. Populist Jacksonians support a strong military, one that should be used rarely, but then with overwhelming force to bring the enemy to its knees. Jeffersonians, concerned primarily with liberty at home, are suspicious of both big military and large-scale international projects. A striking new vision of America's place in the world, Special Providence transcends stale debates about realists vs. idealists and hawks vs. doves to provide a revolutionary, nuanced, historically-grounded view of American foreign policy.

The Monroe Doctrine

The Monroe Doctrine
Author: Charles Kohler
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Total Pages: 54
Release: 2017-11-03
Genre:
ISBN: 9781527929913

Excerpt from The Monroe Doctrine: A Complete History It was partly ih' pursuance of this policy that Presi dent Jefferson decided on the Louisiana purchase.tl1at portion of what is now almost the center of the United States, having already been ceded fronlspalll to France, was agam 1n danger of having its ownership transferred to another foreign nation. France, being at war with Eng land, would in all probability have had the Louisiana territory wrested from her. Jefferson by threatening to join England, was able to obtain that province from Napoleon for fifteen million dollars. Subsequent events proved the wisclom of Jefferson's action in procuring that magnificent domain for such a paltry sum. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

An Indigenous Peoples' History of the United States (10th Anniversary Edition)

An Indigenous Peoples' History of the United States (10th Anniversary Edition)
Author: Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz
Publisher: Beacon Press
Total Pages: 330
Release: 2023-10-03
Genre: History
ISBN: 0807013145

New York Times Bestseller Now part of the HBO docuseries "Exterminate All the Brutes," written and directed by Raoul Peck Recipient of the American Book Award The first history of the United States told from the perspective of indigenous peoples Today in the United States, there are more than five hundred federally recognized Indigenous nations comprising nearly three million people, descendants of the fifteen million Native people who once inhabited this land. The centuries-long genocidal program of the US settler-colonial regimen has largely been omitted from history. Now, for the first time, acclaimed historian and activist Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz offers a history of the United States told from the perspective of Indigenous peoples and reveals how Native Americans, for centuries, actively resisted expansion of the US empire. With growing support for movements such as the campaign to abolish Columbus Day and replace it with Indigenous Peoples’ Day and the Dakota Access Pipeline protest led by the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe, An Indigenous Peoples’ History of the United States is an essential resource providing historical threads that are crucial for understanding the present. In An Indigenous Peoples’ History of the United States, Dunbar-Ortiz adroitly challenges the founding myth of the United States and shows how policy against the Indigenous peoples was colonialist and designed to seize the territories of the original inhabitants, displacing or eliminating them. And as Dunbar-Ortiz reveals, this policy was praised in popular culture, through writers like James Fenimore Cooper and Walt Whitman, and in the highest offices of government and the military. Shockingly, as the genocidal policy reached its zenith under President Andrew Jackson, its ruthlessness was best articulated by US Army general Thomas S. Jesup, who, in 1836, wrote of the Seminoles: “The country can be rid of them only by exterminating them.” Spanning more than four hundred years, this classic bottom-up peoples’ history radically reframes US history and explodes the silences that have haunted our national narrative. An Indigenous Peoples' History of the United States is a 2015 PEN Oakland-Josephine Miles Award for Excellence in Literature.