Examines America's place in the world from the colonial era to the turn of the twentieth century that explores how Americans have been increasing their gobal power and influence over the past four hundred years to become a major world power.

"This is a Borzoi book"--T.p. verso.

1First Imperialists -- 7 -- 2 Foreign Policy of Revolution -- 39 -- 3 Liberalism and Expansion -- 71 -- 4 To the Farewell Address and Beyond -- 104 -- 5 "Peaceful Conquest" -- 130 -- 6 A Republic in the Age of Monarchy -- 157 -- 7 Foreign Policy of Slavery -- 181 -- 8 Manifest Destinies -- 224 -- 9 Beyond the National Interest -- 246 -- 10 War and Progress -- 265 -- 11 From Power to Ambition, from Ambition to Power -- 301 -- 12 Morality and Hegemony -- 357.