."an excellent collection.Like any good collection, the articles raise as many questions as they answer. that] highlight the value of the collection for use in undergraduate courses on Latin American history, inter-American relations or U.S. foreign policy. Liberal use of appropriate political cartoons adds spice to the readings." - Hispanic American Historical Review .."a very interesting collection of nine original essays, plus an extensive introduction by the editor. whose]concluding remarks leave room for future debates.. It] could help undergraduate students in many disciplines, from...

Bringing together scholars from the fields of musicology and international history, this book investigates the significance of music to foreign relations, and how it affected the interaction of nations since the late 19th century.

Branding in Modern History draws from a variety of international case studies, ranging from Austria and Switzerland to Chile, the US, China, Spain, Suriname, and Poland to investigate the nexus between cultural marketing, self-representation and political power by looking at current nation branding campaigns as well as its historical predecessors.