A growing nation, 1776-1848
An empire is born, 1848-1900
Empire among empires, 1900-1945
Global power, 1945-1965
Empire debated, 1965-2000
The contemporary challenge of empire, 2001-2008
Conclusion: The ongoing struggle with empire.
America's struggle with empire : a documentary history by Peter J. Kastor. ISBN 9780872899209. Published by CQ Press in 2010. Publication and catalogue information, links to buy online and reader comments.