Alanson B. Houghton: Ambassador of the New Era - Paperback

by Jeffrey J. Matthews (Author)

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 and consequently a fresh assessment of U.S. foreign policy during a pivotal decade in world history.

Author Biography

Jeffrey J. Matthews is associate professor of cross-disciplinary studies in the School of Business and Leadership at the University of Puget Sound.