The "Applied History" series from the State Historical Society of Iowa brings together leading scholars and historians to explore the practical applications of history in a variety of fields. From politics and diplomacy to business and marketing, these essays demonstrate the immense value of historical research and analysis in modern contexts, shedding light on some of the most pressing issues facing society today. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.