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The Enlightenment was a transformative philosophical period in European and America during the eighteenth century. Also known as the Age of Reason, the movement emphasized the supremacy of reason, empiricism, rationalism, and individualism in all areas of human life, including religion, politics, science, and the arts.

Discusses the history of Iran's nuclear program, including the United States role in it.

Chronicles the history of the United States' foreign policy toward Central America from 1977 through 1992, and discusses how the policy was affected by the United States involvement in Vietnam.

The author, a former U.S. diplomat in Europe, discusses the changing relationship between the United States and Western Europe since the end of the Cold War, and maintains that a strong alliance would be beneficial to both the U.S. and Europe in terms of economic and political strength.

Examines Argentine activities in Central America from 1977 to 1984, and looks at the history and nature of the Argentine base of operations6 in the United States and the Argentine international links with anti-Communists.

Contains essays in which various authors examine the relations between the United States and other countries in North and South America, discussing the links that exist in the areas of economics, immigration, drug policy, the environment, human rights, and regional security.

The author, ambassador to the Soviet Union during the Reagan administration, shares his memories of the diplomatic negotiations and personal relationship between U.S. President Ronald Reagan and Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev that led to the end of the Cold War.

Chronicles the events surrounding the 444 days in which a group of Iranian students held Americans hostage in the U.S. embassy in Tehran and discusses how the crisis defined the Carter presidency and impacted the Reagan administration.

Explores the risks the United States, Britain, and their coalition partners took in invading Iraq in March 2003 and discusses how their actions have impacted the United Nations and their relations with other countries.

Studies the effects U.S. decision making had on the start and outcome of the Vietnam War and discusses how America's decision to enter the war affected how other countries viewed it.