The Uncertain Giant: 1921-1941: American Foreign Policy Between the Wars

by Selig Adler

This book focuses on a principal period of the past – the two decades between the world wars, which were critical years in American diplomatic history and probably the last time a majority of Americans could believe that it was possible to outline the future without regard for the overseas conflict and confusion. Dr. Adler presents our various attitudes and involvements during this stimulating the isolationism, the conferences for disarmament, reparations and tariff, the Kellogg-Briand Pact, the ordeal of Herbert Hoover, the fresh interest in international comity triggered by Lindbergh's Atlantic crossing, an evaluation of the diplomacy of Franklin D. Roosevelt, the rise of Fascism and Nazism, the Good Neighbor Policy, and our gradual entanglement in World War II.

340 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1961

Reviews

[Adam · Rating 2 out of 5]

Don't read these sorts of books unless you're assigned to read them. They're boring. Basically this one is just about how Americans resisted entry into large multinational governing bodies such as the League of Nations. And then resisted getting involved in what would become World War II. All because of Republicans. It's boring.