American Diplomacy Its Spirit and Achievements

""American Diplomacy: Its Spirit and Achievements"" is a book written by John Bassett Moore, an American lawyer and diplomat who served as Assistant Secretary of State and later as a member of the Permanent Court of Arbitration in The Hague. The book provides an overview of the history of American diplomacy, from the early days of the republic to the beginning of the 20th century. Moore discusses the principles and values that have guided American foreign policy, including the promotion of democracy, human rights, and free trade. He also examines the major diplomatic achievements of the United States, such as the Louisiana Purchase, the Monroe Doctrine, and the Treaty of Versailles. The book is a comprehensive and insightful analysis of American diplomacy, its successes, and its challenges, and it remains a valuable resource for students of international relations and American history.1905. The object of this book is to provide an exposition of the principles by which international transactions are guided in order that the distinctive purposes of American diplomacy may be understood and its meaning and influence appreciated. Contents: The Conduct of Foreign Intercourse; The Beginnings; The System of Neutrality; Freedom of the Seas; Fisheries Questions; The Contest with Commercial Restrictions; Non-Intervention and the Monroe Doctrine; The Doctrine of Expatriation; International Arbitration; The Territorial Expansion of the United States; and Influence and Tendencies.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.