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by Cockburn, Andrew | HC | Good
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“Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ...
Binding
Hardcover
Weight
2 lbs
Product Group
Book
IsTextBook
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ISBN
9781610396622
Book Title
Spoils of War : Greed, Power, and the Conflicts That Made Our Greatest Presidents
Item Length
9.5in
Publisher
Public Affairs
Publication Year
2016
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Item Height
1in
Author
Andrew Cockburn
Genre
Biography & Autobiography, History, Political Science
Topic
Military / United States, Presidents & Heads of State, American Government / National
Item Width
6.5in
Item Weight
18.9 Oz
Number of Pages
320 Pages

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Two eminent political scientists show that America's great conflicts, from the Revolutionary War to the War on Terror, were fought not for ideals, or even geopolitical strategy, but for the individual gain of the presidents who waged them. It's striking how many of the presidents Americans venerate-Abraham Lincoln, George Washington, Franklin D. Roosevelt, and John F. Kennedy, to name a few-oversaw some of the republic's bloodiest years. Perhaps they were driven by the needs of the American people and the nation. Or maybe they were just looking out for themselves. This revealing and entertaining book puts some of America's greatest leaders under the microscope, showing how their calls for war, usually remembered as brave and noble, were in fact selfish and convenient. In each case, our presidents chose personal gain over national interest while loudly evoking justice and freedom. The result is an eye-opening retelling of American history, and a call for reforms that may make the future better. Bueno de Mesquita and Smith demonstrate in compelling fashion that wars, even bloody and noble ones, are not primarily motivated by democracy or freedom or the sanctity of human life. When our presidents risk the lives of brave young soldiers, they do it for themselves.

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Publisher
Public Affairs
ISBN-10
1610396626
ISBN-13
9781610396622
eBay Product ID (ePID)
220284234

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Book Title
Spoils of War : Greed, Power, and the Conflicts That Made Our Greatest Presidents
Author
Andrew Cockburn
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Topic
Military / United States, Presidents & Heads of State, American Government / National
Publication Year
2016
Genre
Biography & Autobiography, History, Political Science
Number of Pages
320 Pages

Dimensions

Item Length
9.5in
Item Height
1in
Item Width
6.5in
Item Weight
18.9 Oz

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"This entertaining read, which still pushes significant empirical value related to American history and the presidency, leads its audience to question the actual nobility of even the most idolized American presidents. A daring work designed for a wide audience."-- CHOICE
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