Chronological Hist United Stat (Garland Reference Library of Social Science)

First published in 1985. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

This is a huge and somewhat unique chronology of U.S. foreign relations. Each of fifteen chapters treats the major diplomatic currents of a five- to twenty-year period. Significant events occurring during each era are listed with their appropriate dates and subject headings and are accompanied by a paragraph (or more) of explanation. World events that affected U.S. policy are also listed and are distinguished by italicized type. The work is well indexed. As factually impressive as this book is, it can at times be confusing since it does attempt to cross a chronological approach with historical narrative. Cross references are adequate, however, and users should heed Brune's instructions to review entries for at least two full years surrounding an event. References to the more salient correspondence in the official Foreign Relations of the United States would have been helpful . Nonetheless, this is a solid reference, recommended for libraries with large U.S. history collections. Joseph W. Constance, Jr., Georgia State Univ. Lib., Atlanta
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