Introduction: Culture and causality
A global civilization
Creating an international identity : culture, commerce, and diplomacy
Europe I : the mirage of republicanism
Europe II : premodern survivals
The one and the many : race, culture, and civilization
The promise of local equality : assimilating African Americans, Chinese, and Native Americans
Beyond Orientalism : explaining other worlds
Empire and civilization
International politics
The future of international relations
Conclusion: Culture as capability.