{"product_id":"from-world-war-to-world-joe-prescott-9798341141520","title":"From World War to World Order: The Unfolding of Pax Americana","description":"In the wake of World War II, a new era began-one defined by the unprecedented rise of American power. For decades, the United States has shaped global politics, economics, and culture, asserting itself as a stabilizing force in the world. But what does that really mean for everyday life, and how did we get here? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"From World War to World Order\"\u003c\/b\u003e unpacks the story of \u003cb\u003ePax Americana\u003c\/b\u003e, a period often compared to Rome's Pax Romana, when one nation's reach shaped the fate of many. Through clear, engaging prose, this book connects past and present, exploring how the U.S. became a global leader-building alliances, establishing institutions, and exporting its values across the world. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDrawing parallels to the Roman Empire, where Roman legions secured peace across their vast territories, we'll explore how the U.S. created its own version of \"peace\" without the need for direct conquest. You don't need to be a historian to follow the twists and turns of this story-just a curiosity about how American power grew, what it means today, and where it might be headed in the future. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith thoughtful comparisons, a dash of historical intrigue, and a clear-eyed look at the complexities of U.S. influence, this book makes history feel accessible, relevant, and even personal. Whether you're a student of history or simply someone curious about the world around you, this journey through the rise of Pax Americana will help you understand the forces that have shaped the modern world-and what might come next.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Joe Prescott\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798341141520\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/03\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 216\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.53lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.49d","brand":"Joe Prescott","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48996516954367,"sku":"9798341141520","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/from-world-war-to-world-joe-prescott-9798341141520","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}