The imperial cruise : a secret history of empire and war
Title:
The imperial cruise : a secret history of empire and war
Author:
Bradley, James, 1954-
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Edition:
First edition.
Publication Information:
New York, NY : Little, Brown and Co., [2009]
©2009
Physical Description:
387 pages : illustrations, map ; 25 cm
Summary:
Analyzes the multinational conflicts that set the stage for World War II, the Chinese communist revolution, and the Korean War, documenting Theodore Roosevelt's 1905 diplomatic mission in the Pacific through which the United States forged ill-fated covert agreements.
General Note:
Maps on lining papers.
Language:
English
Contents:
One hundred years later -- Civilization follows the Sun -- Benevolent intentions -- Pacific Negroes -- Haoles -- Honorary Aryans -- Playing Roosevelt's game -- The Japanese Monroe Doctrine for Asia -- The imperial cruise -- Roosevelt's open and closed doors -- Incognito in Japan -- Sellout in Seoul -- Following the Sun.
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ISBN:
9780316008952
Format :
Book
