Crucible of Power: A History of American Foreign Relations from 1897

This history textbook is VERY detailed. It resembles a newspaper on the inside, I say that because it is all black & white and it is not the type of textbook that has all of the definitions or key events in the margins. Each chapter in this textbook is roughly 30 pages, give or take a few.

Outstanding book. Well written, excellent references for each chapter. Describes many events that occurred during our lifetime. Should be required reading for all in public office including our president. What is so interesting is the relationship between nations on various issues, and the political effect on the decision process. Fascinating read. One of the best books I have. I have purchased 8 copies , to give copies to my friends

I got this book for a class in college and it is so helpful. It is easy to read, easy to find specific topics, and it contains a wealth of information that any college student should have. I believe there is an updated version of this book which I would recommend getting since history is constantly in flux. I highly recommend this book to any history or political science student as well as any history buffs out there. It's an excellent resource.

Jones' book is presented in a very straight forward fashion. The information is presented extremely well and is easy to understand. I took Dr. Jones' American foreign policy class at the University of Alabama in 2006 and this book was the primary text used in class, obviously. The book goes in depth in issues from the digging of the Panama Canal to the end of the Cold War. His research is well thought out and is a great book for those interested in U.S. diplomatic relations or foreign policy.

Howard Jones' Crucible Of Power is an essential history of American foreign relations from 1897 to modern times, and should be considered a mainstay of any serious history and political science collection. It surveys America's growth from an emerging power in the 1890s to its dominance in modern global events, considering wartime and peacetime events and measures.