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Paperback James G. Blaine: Architect of Empire Book

ISBN: 0842026053

ISBN13: 9780842026055

James G. Blaine: Architect of Empire

(Part of the Biographies in American Foreign Policy Series and Biographies in American Foreign Policy Series)

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In James G. Blaine: Architect of Empire, author Edward P. Crapol assesses Blaine's role as an architect of empire and revisits the ambitious imperialistic goals of this two-time secretary of state. Crapol examines Blaine's pivotal role in shaping American foreign relations and looks at some of the underlying reasons why the U.S. acquired an overseas empire at the turn of the century.

This text will acquaint readers with how Blaine sought...

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James G. Blaine

I am related to James G. Blaine and have read most books about him and his times. This was the best to date. Wallace Blaine Murray

Wonderful, one of a kind

This wonderful study opens a new window on Mr. Blaine and his contributions tot he development of America. Many have looked towards TR as the 'imperial president' but this fine study shows that in fact the ideas and the machinery of 'empire' and expansion beyond the continent were being drawn up long before, in the late 1800s. Blaine used his influence on the navy and to encourage the movement into such spheres as the 'guano' islands, finally America was beggining to actually enfore the Monroe Doctrin, which had been enacted more then 50 years before. This is an excellent study of America and one of its great 'forgotten' politicians, someone who everyone knew about in the 1800s but who many forgot by the 1920s. Exploring the picotal role of this man, this is a must read for any student of american history or anyone interested in Americas place in the world.Seth J. Frantzman
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