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Title: The Path of Empire: A Chronicle of the United States as a World Power
Note: Chronicles of America series; v. 46
Credits:
Produced by The James J. Kelly Library of St. Gregory's
University, Alev Akman, Dianne Bean, and David Widger
Summary: "The Path of Empire: A Chronicle of the United States as a World Power" by Carl Russell Fish is a historical account likely written in the early 20th century. The book delves into the evolution of the United States as a significant player on the world stage, navigating through diplomatic challenges and territorial expansions, beginning with the Monroe Doctrine and extending through various major events in American foreign relations. The opening of the book introduces the geopolitical landscape following the end of the Napoleonic Wars, highlighting the fervent desire for peace among European rulers and the burgeoning spirit of independence in the Americas. Fish focuses on influential figures like Czar Alexander I of Russia and Prince Metternich of Austria, contrasting their approaches to international governance with the rising aspirations for democracy in Spanish America. The chapter outlines the historical context of the Monroe Doctrine, emphasizing its role in asserting American interests in the Western Hemisphere and resisting European influence. Fish suggests that the establishment of the Monroe Doctrine signified a pivotal moment in American diplomacy, setting a precedent for the US's subsequent international policies and conflicts. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Fish, Carl Russell, 1876-1932
EBook No.: 3157
Published: Apr 1, 2002
Downloads: 52
Language: English
Subject: United States -- Territorial expansion
Subject: United States -- Foreign relations
LoCC: History: America: United States
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Path of Empire: A Chronicle of the United States as a World Power
Note: Chronicles of America series; v. 46
Credits:
Produced by The James J. Kelly Library of St. Gregory's
University, Alev Akman, Dianne Bean, and David Widger
Summary: "The Path of Empire: A Chronicle of the United States as a World Power" by Carl Russell Fish is a historical account likely written in the early 20th century. The book delves into the evolution of the United States as a significant player on the world stage, navigating through diplomatic challenges and territorial expansions, beginning with the Monroe Doctrine and extending through various major events in American foreign relations. The opening of the book introduces the geopolitical landscape following the end of the Napoleonic Wars, highlighting the fervent desire for peace among European rulers and the burgeoning spirit of independence in the Americas. Fish focuses on influential figures like Czar Alexander I of Russia and Prince Metternich of Austria, contrasting their approaches to international governance with the rising aspirations for democracy in Spanish America. The chapter outlines the historical context of the Monroe Doctrine, emphasizing its role in asserting American interests in the Western Hemisphere and resisting European influence. Fish suggests that the establishment of the Monroe Doctrine signified a pivotal moment in American diplomacy, setting a precedent for the US's subsequent international policies and conflicts. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Fish, Carl Russell, 1876-1932
EBook No.: 3157
Published: Apr 1, 2002
Downloads: 52
Language: English
Subject: United States -- Territorial expansion
Subject: United States -- Foreign relations
LoCC: History: America: United States
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.