Expansion and Conflict (eBook)

William Edward Dodd (Autor)

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2022
259 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654731141-6 (EAN)

Infos

In "Expansion and Conflict," William Edward Dodd intricately examines the socio-political ramifications of the United States' territorial expansion in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Through a compelling blend of historical analysis and vivid narrative, Dodd explores how economic interests, nationalistic fervor, and imperialist ambitions shaped American foreign policy and domestic relations. His literary style is marked by a clear, scholarly prose that invites readers to grapple with complex ideas while maintaining a narrative fluidity, placing the book within a rich context of American historical writing that seeks to understand the roots of modern conflicts originating from expansionist practices. William Edward Dodd, a distinguished historian and educator, was deeply influenced by his own experiences growing up during a time when America's global presence was expanding. His academic background, particularly in American history, propelled his quest to understand the historical narratives that surround U.S. expansionism. Through careful research and personal reflection, Dodd seeks to unveil the often tumultuous consequences of this expansion, providing readers not just with historical facts, but with insightful interpretations that reflect societal values of the time. Readers interested in American history, imperialism, and the underlying motivations of national policy will find "Expansion and Conflict" to be an essential addition to their scholarly collection. Dodd's engaging synthesis of historical facts and critical analysis serves not only to inform but also to provoke thought about the legacies of expansionism and its continued relevance today.

Autor

William Edward Dodd (1869–1940) was an American historian, educator, and diplomat. A native of Clayton, North Carolina, Dodd earned his Ph.D. at the University of Leipzig. He served as a professor of history at Randolph-Macon College, Washington and Lee University, and the University of Chicago. Known for his progressive views and emphasis on the agricultural South, Dodd penned several works in American history, including 'Expansion and Conflict' which intricately details the American expansionist era in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. His scholarly approach weaves the narrative of socio-political development with a particular focus on the underlying economic forces and the sectional tensions that shaped the period. In 'Expansion and Conflict,' Dodd utilized both primary and secondary sources to analyze how America's evolution influenced its domestic policies and its stance on the global stage. Not limited to his academic pursuits, Dodd was appointed by President Franklin D. Roosevelt as the United States Ambassador to Germany, serving from 1933 to 1937 during the tumultuous rise of the Nazi regime. His tenure in this diplomatic role, which coincided with critical historical events, further influenced his later writings and reflections. His scholarly contributions continue to be recognized for their meticulous research and narrative clarity, offering valuable insights into the complexities of American historical contexts.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 15.9.2022
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Geschichte / Politik ► Neuzeit bis 1918
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Geschichte / Politik ► 20. Jahrhundert bis 1945
• Themenwelt: Geisteswissenschaften ► Geschichte
• Schlagworte: 1783-1865 • 19th century United States • American conflict • American History • American westward expansion • Antebellum United States • central themes • civil war aftermath • civil war era • colonial expansion analysis • Cultural impact assessment • Diplomatic insights exploration • Early 20th-century conflicts • economic factors • Geopolitical power struggles • Historical Analysis • historical case studies • Historiographic methodologies • History • International Relations History • Manifest Destiny • national identity • political forces • scholarly research narrative • sectional conflict • sectionalism • Social Dynamics • Territorial imperialism dynamics • United States • U.S. Expansionism • western frontier history