Alanson B. Houghton: Ambassador of the New Era

by Jeffrey J. Matthews

Book Overview

Alanson B. Houghton--American industrialist, politician, and diplomat--was the world's most influential diplomat during the "New Era" of the 1920s. Houghton, who served as ambassador to both Germany (1922-1925) and Great Britain (1925-1929), offers a unique window into the formation and implementation of American foreign policy. This fascinating new text by Jeffrey J. Matthews provides a clear and concise account of Houghton's diplomatic experience...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0842050515
• ISBN13: 9780842050517
• Release Date: August 2004
• Publisher: Globe Pequot Publishing Group Inc/Bloomsbury
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 0.87 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.3" x 9.2"