Historiography Books & Reviews

Strategic Horizons

J. Peter Pham | Mar 01, 2006
Despite predictions to the contrary, America's superpower status remains uncontested.

Preventing the Unthinkable

Robert L. Gallucci | Sep 01, 2005
Graham Allison paints a frightful picture of nuclear terrorism. But all is not yet lost.

Facing Down Iran

Richard Weitz | Sep 01, 2005
Everyone agrees that Iran is a threat. What makes Ilan Berman stand out?

Resisting the Charms of War

Christopher A. Preble | Jun 01, 2005
Andrew J. Bacevich laments American militarism.

The Origin of Modernity

S. T. Karnick | Jun 01, 2005
Modern Western discord stems from differing Enlightenment experiences.

French Without Tears

Martin Walker | Mar 01, 2005
Cet animal est très méchant; quand on l'attaque, il se défend. Quelquefois.

Who Won the War?

Geoffrey Smith | Mar 01, 2005
In the Cold War, Reagan overreached--and hit the mark.

Dreaming Europe in a Wide-Awake World

James C. Bennett | Dec 01, 2004
When it comes to Europe's gilded future, success is always just around the corner. Europeanists need to wake up--or risk being left behind by an unlikely coalition.

Night and Fog

Martin Walker | Dec 01, 2004
Alan Furst recreates the atmosphere of Europe's second Dark Ages (1933-45) as few others have. Today, Western civilization is again under attack, and Furst can teach us a great deal.

Where Have All the Cowboys Gone?

Harvey Sicherman | Jun 01, 2004
There is no shortage of books on security and strategy in a world beset by terror. "Fortunately," writes Harvey Sicherman, "most are short."

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