American Foreign Relations

Focusing on the interplay of cultural factors alongside economic and strategic motives, this narrative history explores American foreign policy from early North American settlement to modern times. Walter L. Hixson highlights the impact of race, gender, and religion on the U.S. actions in global affairs, tracing the influence of settler colonialism and the evolution of American empire. The book begins with the dynamics of warfare and diplomacy between indigenous peoples and Europeans, setting the stage for understanding contemporary foreign relations.