Credo Resource Guide American History: Publisher Collection

Surveys East-West relations, in all their manifestations, from the Grand Alliance of the Second World War to the aftermath of the collapse of the Soviet Union in the 1990s. Though centered on the international policies of the USA and the USSR, the book throws light on almost every aspect of postwar international history.

Details how, between 1910 and 1945, the United States transformed itself from being a great power into a super power.

Covers the transformation of the Edwardian world in Britain, through war, technological progress and social change, into the Nuclear Age.

Covers Russian history of the period 1914 to the modern day, taking in the twilight years of Tsarist Russia, communist Russia and new Russia.

Provides a comprehensive study of important strategic, cultural, ethical and philosophical aspects of modern warfare.

A Companion to American Military History presents a comprehensive analysis of the historiography of United States military history from the colonial era to the present.

The Encyclopedia of War and American Society is a comprehensive, highly-credentialed multidisciplinary historical work that examines the numerous ways wars affect societies.

Featuring a wealth of new information and the work of acclaimed scholars from around the world, this monumental resource is the new standard reference on the 20th century’s most influential conflict.

Widens the perspective from 'ethics and international relations' to 'ethics in international relations', redressing the (mis)perception that ethical concepts, principles, norms and rules are not in part constitutive of the international system and the agents acting within that system.

Examines the theory, practice and historical development of the principle of federalism from the ancient period to the contemporary world.

How do non-state actors matter in international relations? This volume recognizes three types of non-state actor: non-governmental organizations (NGOs), intergovernmental organizations (IGOs) and transnational corporations. It illustrates how they play roles alongside nation-states and are interrelated in matters of international regulation and coordination.

Discussing the major theories of political leadership with a focus on contemporary challenges that political leaders face worldwide, this research companion provides a comprehensive and up-to-date resource for an international readership.

Examining the past, present and future formulation and implementation of US foreign policy, this research companion provides a range of interpretations of the topic so that the reader comes away with a clear knowledge of the academic and policy debates that define the field.

A unique reference guide to the interlinked issues of slavery, the movement for emancipation and civil rights.

An authoritative overview of current historiographical developments and major themes in the history of nineteenth-century America.

A rigorous, illuminating introduction to the history of the American West. Essays by expert scholars synthesize the best and most provocative work in the field and provide a comprehensive overview of themes and historiography

The Encyclopedia of Immigration and Migration in the American West provides much more than ethnic groups crossing the plains, landing at ports, or crossing borders; this work makes the history of the American West an important part of the American experience. Through sweeping entries, focused biographies, community histories, economic enterprise analysis, and demographic studies, the Encyclopedia presents the tapestry of the West and its population during various periods of migration.

Captures the lives of women who made their mark from the mid-1800s to the present, contextualizing their experiences and contributions to American society.

An essential volume that brings together voices and scholarship from across the spectrum of American experience.

An authoritative overview of current historiographical developments and major themes in the history of nineteenth-century America.

A Companion to American Immigration is an authoritative collection of original essays by leading scholars on the major topics and themes underlying American immigration history.

A Companion to American Military History presents a comprehensive analysis of the historiography of United States military history from the colonial era to the present.

A groundbreaking collection of original essays that analyze the hard-to-define phenomenon of “technology” in America.

This collection of original essays by leading scholars in American women's history highlights the most recent important scholarship on the key debates and future directions of this popular and contemporary field.

This volume of original essays by leading scholars is an innovative, thorough introduction to the history and culture of California.

A Companion to the American Revolution is a single guide to the themes, events, and concepts of this major turning point in early American history. Containing coverage before, during, and after the war, as well as the effect of the revolution on a global scale, this major reference to the period is ideal for any student, scholar, or general reader seeking a complete reference to the field.

A rigorous, illuminating introduction to the history of the American West. Essays by expert scholars synthesize the best and most provocative work in the field and provide a comprehensive overview of themes and historiography

Contains definitive essays on America's longest and most divisive foreign conflict. It represents the best current scholarship on this controversial and influential episode in modern American history.