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The Passing of the New Freedom (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

James M. Beck

 
9780365437482: The Passing of the New Freedom (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Through the eyes of a seasoned analyst, discover how one American leader’s wartime decisions shaped the world stage and the fevered debate that followed.

The book examines the career of Woodrow Wilson during and after World War I, tracing his shift from peace advocate to wartime strategist and the ambitious aims he pressed on the world. It questions how his actions and rhetoric affected international diplomacy, domestic politics, and the fate of the League of Nations, while weighing the costs and consequences of his leadership on the quest for global democracy.

  • Explore the rise and critique of the Fourteen Points and their influence on peace negotiations.
  • See how public opinion, partisan politics, and constitutional concerns interact in times of crisis.
  • Understand comparisons made between Wilson’s approach and other historical figures in diplomacy.
  • Gain perspective on the challenges of steering a nation through war toward a new world order.

Ideal for readers curious about American political history, World War I, and the debates that shaped 20th‑century diplomacy.

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