Will There Be War? analyzes the forces shaping U.S. and British power over Oregon and other key issues. This nonfiction work examines foreign policy, press influence, and political maneuvering in the mid-1840s to explain how diplomacy, public opinion, and leadership shape national decisions.
This edition compiles a series of articles and an introductory essay that trace the logic behind American claims, the role of the press in stirring or calming debates, and the potential for conflict with Great Britain. It offers a clear, argument-driven perspective on how policy is formed and contested in a volatile era.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This analysis explores the nuances of international relations between the US and Britain in the context of the ongoing Oregon Treaty negotiations. Written as a series of published newspaper articles in 1845 by an observer of the American political scene, this book brings together various viewpoints on the topic to provide an in-depth understanding of the diplomatic dance between the two nations. The author argues that Britain's aggressive posturing, backed by the support of the Whig party in America, is a veiled attempt to intimidate the US into submission. However, the author firmly believes that the US has the upper hand, both in military and economic terms. The author goes on to discuss the Ashburton Treaty, which ceded a strategic passageway through the state of Maine to Britain, as a major blunder on the part of the US government. This book offers valuable insights into the complex web of international relations during the mid-19th century and sheds light on the power dynamics that shaped the course of history. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781331254188_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781331254188
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781331254188
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)