Why America's founding myths no longer apply, and why we must
reconsider the facts of our history Americans cherish their
national myths, some of which predate the country's founding. But
the time for illusions, nostalgia, and grand ambition abroad has
gone by, Patrick Smith observes in this original book. Americans
are now faced with a choice between a mythical idea of themselves,
their nation, and their global "mission," on the one hand, and on
the other an idea of America that is rooted in historical
consciousness. To cling to old myths will ensure America's decline,
Smith warns. He demonstrates with deep historical insight why a
fundamentally new perspective and self-image are essential if the
United States is to find its place in the twenty-first century. In
four illuminating essays, Smith discusses America's unusual (and
dysfunctional) relation with history; the Spanish-American War and
the roots of American imperial ambition; the Cold War years and the
effects of fear and power on the American psyche; and the uneasy
years from 9/11 to the present. Providing a new perspective on our
nation's current dilemmas, Smith also offers hope for change
through an embrace of authentic history.
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