Great Power Rising
Download and Read Great Power Rising full books in PDF, ePUB, and Kindle. Read online free Great Power Rising ebook anywhere anytime directly on your device. We cannot guarantee that every ebooks is available!
Great Power Rising
Author | : John M. Thompson |
Publisher | : Oxford University Press |
Total Pages | : 289 |
Release | : 2019-01-02 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 0190859962 |
Download Great Power Rising Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
The nature of the US political system, with its overlapping powers, intense partisanship, and continuous scrutiny from the media and public, complicates the conduct of foreign policy. While numerous presidents have struggled under the weight of these conditions, Theodore Roosevelt thrived and is widely lauded for his diplomacy. Roosevelt played a crucial role in the nation's rise to world power, competition with other new Great Powers such as Germany and Japan, and US participation in World War I. He was able to implement the majority of his agenda even though he was confronted by a hostile Democratic Party, suspicious conservatives in the Republican Party, and the social and political ferment of the progressive era. The president, John M. Thompson argues, combined a compelling vision for national greatness, considerable political skill, faith in the people and the US system, and an emphasis on providing leadership. It helped that the public mood was not isolationist, but was willing to support all of his major objectives-though Roosevelt's feel for the national mood was crucial, as was his willingness to compromise when necessary. This book traces the reactions of Americans to the chief foreign policy events of the era and the ways in which Roosevelt responded to and sought to shape his political environment. Offering the first analysis of the politics of foreign policy for the entirety of Roosevelt's career, Great Power Rising sheds new light on the twenty-sixth president and the nation's emergence as a preeminent player in international affairs.
Great Power Rising Related Books
Pages: 385
Pages: 209
Pages: 592
Pages: 278
Pages: 206