The United States and Venezuela during the First World War: Cordial Relations of Suspicious Cooperation

This book explores the diplomatic relations between the United States and Venezuela during a pivotal time in world history, highlighting how the two nations worked together to prevent the European War from spreading to the Western Hemisphere. Despite differences in leadership styles, the cordial relations between the two nations helped establish the foundation for the petroleum bonanza.

Format: Hardback
Length: 270 pages
Publication date: 19 August 2021
Publisher: Lexington Books

This captivating book delves into the intricate diplomatic relations between the United States and Venezuela during a pivotal period in world history. By meticulously utilizing archival materials and newspaper accounts, the author skillfully highlights the words of the key participants, showcasing how these two nations collaborated – sometimes harmoniously, sometimes confrontationally – to prevent the European War from spreading to the Western Hemisphere. Despite numerous efforts to foster hemispheric unity during the War, Venezuelan leaders believed that maintaining a policy of neutrality was in the best interest of safeguarding the country's national sovereignty. This insightful exploration delves into the personalities of the chief executives and select diplomats, illustrating how both individuals and personalities shaped their nations' foreign relations. What emerges is a fascinating portrayal of President Woodrow Wilson and General Juan Vicente Gómez, two individuals who may be perceived as vastly different, yet their leadership styles bear more similarities than initially assumed. The overall cordial relations between the two nations during the period under review laid the groundwork for the subsequent petroleum bonanza that United States companies would relish in the years to come.

Weight: 576g
Dimension: 228 x 161 x 26 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781498511094