America: The New Imperialism: From White Settlement to World HegemonyVerso Books, 2020 M05 5 - 460 pages The invasion and occupation of Iraq have sparked considerable discussion about the nature of American imperialism, but most of it is focused on the short term. The classical historical approach of this book provides a convincing and compelling analysis of the different phases of American imperialism, which have now led to America becoming a global hegemon without any serious rivals. Victor Kiernan, one of the world's most respected historians, has used his nuanced knowledge of history, literature and politics to trace the evolution of the American Empire: he includes accounts of relations between Indians and white settlers, readings of the work of Melville and Whitman, and an analysis of the way that money and politics became so closely intertwined. Eric Hobsbawm's preface provides an insight into his own thoughts on American imperialism, and a valuable introduction to Victor Kiernan's work. Together, they shed useful light on today's urgent debates about the uses and misuses of seemingly unlimited military power, a lack of respect for international agreements, and the right to 'pre-emptive defense'. |
Contents
The Birth of a Nation | |
The Pursuit of Happiness | |
White Man and Red | |
The Literary Mirror | |
Civil War and After | |
The Red Man in Custody | |
Latin America and Further Asia | |
AngloSaxons and their Wars | |
the Mirror of Science Fiction | |
Slump Years and a New Look at the Red Indian | |
Capitalism Militarism and the Cold | |
The Old Empires and NeoColonialism | |
War in Vietnam and its Repercussions | |
The Middle East and Africa | |
Latin America | |
Retrospect and Prospect | |
The Progressivist | |
Dollar Diplomacy in Central America | |
Old World Frustrations and Ideas of a New World Order | |
Great War and not so great Peace | |
Epilogue by John Trumpbour | |
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