Chronological History of U.S. Foreign Relations, 3 Vol. Set

This expanded and updated resource provides full coverage of US diplomatic history from 1776 to 2000. More than a timeline, the Chronological History allows readers to follow themes and compare time periods via extensive chronological listings, numerous cross-references and thorough index. The new edition will bring the work up-to-date and include an introductory section on the colonial period and a reconsideration of the Cold War years. Appendices include brief biographies of each Secretary of State and a listing of birth and death dates for all important makers of US foreign policy. A thorough, analytical index completes the third volume and allows the user to compare information and historical themes throughout the volumes.