This is an outstanding overview of the state of affairs after World War I, during the Great Depression, but before the beginning of World War II. A thorough review of the problems facing America during this time and the political situation in each country discussed. Beginning with the background: Pre-War America, Wartime America, and Post-War America. Followed by the problems facing Russia, the Far East, the British Empire, Latin America, Europe, and America. Isolationism, the Monroe Doctrine, the Caribbean Doctrine, Pan-Americanism, propaganda, attitudes, War debts, tariffs, and reprisals.Ending with how we see the world, how the world sees us, and the world as it is. So many decisions, so many hopes, so many dreams. Hitler on the rise, and Mussolini as well. Communism and Fascism are taking hold. Russia is in turmoil, and China and Japan are on the rise.Topics discussed include Pacifism, Feminism, Meddling, International Law, Disarmament, Diplomacy, Foreign Policy, Public opinion, colonies, borders, and so many other topics that, in a few short years, will be turned completely upside down and a new, unexpected world will come into existence; the likes of which could not be imagined.
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