Henry L. Stimson : the first wise man / David F. Schmitz.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Schmitz, David F.

Series:

Biographies in American foreign policy ; no. 5.

Biographies in American foreign policy ; no. 5

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Stimson, Henry L. (Henry Lewis), 1867-1950.

Stimson, Henry L.

Statesmen--United States--Biography.

Statesmen.

United States.

United States--Foreign relations--20th century.

International relations.

United States--Politics and government--1901-1953.

Politics and government.

Genre:

Biographies.

Physical Description:

xxiii, 222 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.

Place of Publication:

Wilmington, Del. : SR Books, 2001.

Summary:

The twentieth century witnessed the rise of the United States as the preeminent player on the world stage. While many individuals were responsible for the American ascension, few have left a larger legacy in the arena of foreign policy than Henry L. Stimson. Serving nearly every American President from Theodore Roosevelt to Harry S. Truman, Stimson shaped America's worldview and influenced America's foreign affairs decisions for more than 40 years.

In his book, Henry L. Stimson: The First Wise Man, author David Schmitz reveals how the life of Stimson provides a unique framework for analyzing America's foreign policy development from the imperialism of the 1890s to the origins of the Cold War and the emergence of the United States as the world's leading power after World War II.

Contents:

1 Preparation of a Policymaker 1

2 Taft, Roosevelt, and the Progressive Stimson 21

3 The White Man's Burden 47

4 Spears of Straw and Swords of Ice 73

5 The Only Deadly Sin Is Cynicism 119

6 Architect of Victory 151

Conclusion: Elder Statesman 203.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

0842026312

0842026320

OCLC:

43929983