Now thoroughly updated, this respected text provides a clear, concise, and affordable narrative and analytical history of American foreign policy. This edition features an all-new chapter on the George W. Bush presidency, 9/11, and the war in Iraq. The historiographical essays at the end of every chapter have been revised and updated to reflect the most recent scholarship.

The History of American Foreign Policy chronicles events and policies with emphasis on the international setting and constraints within which American policy-makers had to operate; the domestic presures on those foreign-policy-makers; and the ideologies, preferences, and personal idiosyncrasies of the leaders themselves. The new edition gives increased attention to the role of cultural and intellectual factors in setting up the problems faced by U.S. decision makers, and includes new materials on globalization and the war on terror.

“Distinguished historian of American Foreign Relations, Jerald Combs, provides a clear, concise, and readable survey of the history of America and the world. This updated classic text reflects the author's years of studying the subject and gives the reader a wonderful understanding of the complexities and trends in American foreign relations. It is a must read for anyone interested in the history the America's interaction with the world." — Kyle Longley, Arizona State University (*)

"This revised and updated edition of Jerald Combs's excellent, student-friendly text is most welcome. It should get widespread adoptions." — George Herring, Professor Emeritus, University of Kentucky