02808nam 2200637 a 450 991045674080332120200520144314.01-78371-581-21-84964-392-X(CKB)2550000000012109(StDuBDS)AH22933680(SSID)ssj0000430796(PQKBManifestationID)12172303(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000430796(PQKBWorkID)10456823(PQKB)10349024(SSID)ssj0000520421(PQKBManifestationID)11335768(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000520421(PQKBWorkID)10514130(PQKB)10653960(MiAaPQ)EBC3386240(MiAaPQ)EBC5390966(Au-PeEL)EBL3386240(CaPaEBR)ebr10479736(CaONFJC)MIL987279(OCoLC)656846685(EXLCZ)99255000000001210920110714d2010 uy 0engur|||||||||||txtccrWar and empire[electronic resource] the American way of life /Paul L. AtwoodLondon Pluto Press20101 online resource (288 p.) Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph0-7453-2765-6 0-7453-2764-8 Includes bibliographical references and index.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.War and societyUnited StatesHistoryUnited StatesHistory, MilitaryUnited StatesForeign relationsElectronic books.War and societyHistory.355.00973Atwood Paul L939106MiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQBOOK9910456740803321War and empire2116770UNINA