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Imperialism and Expansionism in American History [4 volumes] - A Social, Political, and Cultural Encyclopedia and Document Collection (Hardcover)
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Imperialism and Expansionism in American History [4 volumes] - A Social, Political, and Cultural Encyclopedia and Document Collection (Hardcover)
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This four-volume encyclopedia chronicles the historical roots of
the United States' current military dominance, documenting its
growth from continental expansionism to hemispheric hegemony to
global empire. This groundbreaking four-volume encyclopedia offers
sweeping coverage of a subject central to American history and of
urgent importance today as the nation wrestles with a global
imperial posture and the long-term viability of the largest
military establishment in human history. The work features more
than 650 entries encompassing the full scope of American
expansionism and imperialism from the colonial era through the
21st-century "War on Terror." Readers will learn about U.S.-Native
American conflicts; 19th-century land laws; early forays overseas,
for example, the opening of Japan; and America's imperial conflicts
in Cuba and the Philippines. U.S. interests in Latin America are
explored, as are the often-forgotten ambitions that lay behind the
nation's involvement in the World Wars. The work also offers
extensive coverage of the Cold War and today's ongoing conflicts in
Iraq, Afghanistan, Africa, and the Middle East as they relate to
U.S. national interests. Notable individuals, including American
statesmen, military commanders, influential public figures, and
anti-imperialists are covered as well. The inclusion of cultural
elements of American expansionism and imperialism-for example,
Hollywood films and protest music-helps distinguish this set from
other more limited works. Overviews the history of American
imperialism through chronologically arranged entries that are
multidisciplinary, incisively written, and informed by the latest
scholarship Covers issues ranging from the fur trade of the
frontier era to today's complex engagement in the Middle East and
Africa Shares key insights on the intersection of popular culture
with the projection of U.S. military power Includes background
material and an extensive selection of primary documents that will
help students practice critical reading, thinking, and writing
skills Features numerous photos, illustrations, and sidebars that
enliven the text and engage students in participatory learning
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