The Monroe Doctrine: An Obsolete Shibboleth

by Hiram Bingham

Book Overview

The Monroe Doctrine: An Obsolete Shibboleth is a book written by Hiram Bingham that discusses the history and relevance of the Monroe Doctrine. The Monroe Doctrine was a policy statement made by President James Monroe in 1823, which stated that any attempt by European powers to colonize or interfere with countries in the Western Hemisphere would be seen as a hostile act towards the United States. Bingham argues that the Monroe Doctrine is now obsolete...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163261270
• ISBN13: 9781163261279
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 166 Pages
• Weight: 0.51 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"