united states

Explores the history of the Monroe Doctrine, which grew from President Monroe's 1823 speech to Congress into a lasting policy on how the United States should behave toward European nations.

Examines how the Cold War period in America, lasting roughly fifty years following World War II, was a contradictory time of prosperity and optimism coupled with concerns over Soviet espionage infiltrating American institutions and fear of nuclear apocalypse.

Describes the U.S.'s political and military attempts to prevent the spread of Communism throughout the world in the latter half of the twentieth century, discussing Germany, Korea, Egypt, Cuba, Vietnam, Angola, and Nicaragua.

Chronicles the events leading up to Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941, the details of the attack itself, and the ensuing reaction of the United States.

Discusses a variety of issues related to space exploration, including the exploration of Mars, the need for a moon base, and Space Station Freedom.

Examines the process by which Iran has gained influence in Iraq, and discusses the relationship between Iran, Iraq, and the United States and how it will affect the future of Iraq.

Explores the establishment of democracy in the Middle East; discussing the United States' role, promotion of Arab reform, liberalized autocracy, religious issues, the role of women, and the threat of terrorism and religious extremism.

Presents volume two of a four-volume set that traces the development of American industrialization, and profiles twenty-six major figures associated with the Industrial Age including Andrew Carnegie, J.P. Morgan, Jane Addams, John D. Rockefeller, Booker T. Washington, labor advocates Eugene Debs and A. Philip Randolph, and many more.

Robert Kennedy recounts the details of his brother's direction of the American response to the Cuban missile crisis.