Arguing that the period from 1938 to 1941 was a turning point in modern American history, Mr. Reynolds shows how Franklin Roosevelt led Americans into a new global perspective on foreign policy. “A cogent narrative of the evolution of American foreign policy and how the policies adopted continue to affect twenty-first century America.” ―Roger Daniels, University of Cincinnati “Fresh, concise, solidly integrating some of the most important scholarship of the past generation...truly fascinating.” ―Walter LaFeber “A concise account...provides the most up-to-date information on Roosevelt and the origins of the Second World War.” ―Akira Iriye, Charles Warren Research Professor of American History, Harvard University, Harvard University “Brilliant...Reynolds's lucid and incisive analysis puts the impact of the Second World War in an illuminating new perspective.” ―Arthur Schlesinger, Jr “A compact, well written, useful account.” ― The Washington Times Arguing that the period from 1938 to 1941 was a turning point in modern American history, Mr. Reynolds shows how Franklin Roosevelt led Americans into a new global perspective on foreign policy.