War and empire : the American way of life / Paul L. Atwood.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Atwood, Paul L.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

War and society--United States--History.

War and society.

United States--History, Military.

United States.

United States--Foreign relations.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (288 p.)

Place of Publication:

London : Pluto Press, 2010.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

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 introduction to the American way of life for undergraduate students of American history, politics and international relations.

Notes:

Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9781783715817

1783715812

9781849643924

184964392X

OCLC:

656846685