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War and Empire: The American Way of Life

Categorie	Geschiedenis Noord-Amerika
Boeknummer	#269374
Titel	War and Empire: The American Way of Life
Auteur	Atwood, Paul L.
Boektype	Paperback
Uitgeverij	Pluto Press
Jaar van uitgave	2010
ISBN10	0745327648
ISBN13	9780745327648
Taal	Engels
Samenvatting	In this provocative study, Paul Atwood attempts to show Americans that their history is one of constant wars of aggression and imperial expansion. In his long teaching career, Atwood has found that most students know virtually nothing about America's involvement in the wars of the 20th century, let alone those prior to World War I. War and Empire aims to correct this, clearly and persuasively explaining US actions in every major war since the declaration of independence. The book shows that, far from being dragged reluctantly into foreign entanglements, America's leaders have always picked its battles in order to increase their influence and power, with little regard for the American soldiers and 'enemy' civilians killed or made to suffer in the process. This book is an eye-opening introdu... (Lees verder)ction to the American way of life for undergraduate students of American history, politics and international relations.
Pagina's	268
Conditie	Goed
Prijs	€ 20,00

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