Crises in U.S. foreign policy : an international history reader / Michael H. Hunt.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

1. Wilson and the European War, 1914-1917: Redefining the Rules of the Game -- 2. The Road to Pearl Harbor, 1931-1941: The Dangers of Driving in the Fast Lane -- 3. The Origins of the Cold War, 1943-1952: The Anatomy of a Long Crisis -- 4. The Sino-American Collision in Korea, 1948-1951: Riding the Roller Coaster -- 5. Managing the Cuban Missile Crisis, 1961-1963: Model or Muddle? -- 6. Going to War in Vietnam, 1950-1965: A Test of Wills -- 7. Confronting Revolution in Iran, 1953-1980: The Perils of Modernization.

Repeatedly in the twentieth century, the United States has been involved in confrontations with other countries, each with the potential for widespread international and domestic upheaval, even disaster. In this book Michael H. Hunt focuses on seven such crises, presenting for each an illuminating introduction and a rich collection of original documents. His epilogue considers the nature of international crises and the U.S. record in dealing with them.