What's highly instructive, on reading this sharp and impartial critique of foreign policy, is not that America's foreign policy decisions are consistently excellent, but rather that it's a mixed bag. Perhaps I'm being cynical, but the title "How America Got It Right" suggests America is a savvy world player. So I was surprised to read healthy doses of frank criticism of past presidential decisions. So the book tries to appeal to flag-waving patriots, but offers a tough history lesson. More...

This is an unabashedly unapologetic review of America's political and military rise to the foremost prominence in the world. That being said, Alexander is more than willing to acknowledge America's faults, both great and small, like slavery and Korean war. However, he doesn't dwell on them but sees America's history as an overall steady progress in the right direction. Many of the historical facts in the book will be familiar to anyone who studied American history, but Alexander manages to bring More...

A great, quick review of major US foreign policy decisions since the founding of America in 1776. Did not agree with his conclusions on the war in Vietnam or the bashing of President Eisenhower at all. It's a quick study for those who would like to learn or refresh their memory. 4/5

One of my favorite professors at Longwood wrote this book.