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This book traces the enduring national interest of the United States from 1775 until the nuclear age. It examines the stages through which the infant republic became an energetic small power and emerged as a superpower in the twentieth century. Arguing for a principle of national interest that blends power with law, the author draws three conclusions from his study: (1) the international system can be regulated only through the cooperation of superpowers; (2) the US will continue to be indispensable in this effort; and (3) the UN Charter is the basis of sustaining peace among states.