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Promised Land, Crusader State: The American Encounter with the World Since 1776
In "an entertaining and iconoclastic fashion" (Philadelphia Inquirer), the celebrated historian reinterprets the traditions that have shaped U.S. foreign policy from 1776 to the present. "McDougall has written a lively and provocative book" (Wall Street Journal) that is "a rich study of the American experience" (Los Angeles Times).
Paperback, 304 pages
Published
May 15th 1998
by Mariner Books
(first published 1997)
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Interesting look at American History, with some interesting views on the "isms" of American Foreign Policy. Had to give it one star for whereas the "old" and "new" testament sections of the books provide reasonable support for the arguments presented the last chapter offers little support, presents shortsighted arguments, draws false historical analogies, ignores system level changes, and fails to consider restraints on the achievement of outcomes. (oh, yeah and Canadian Providences are never go...more
An eminently readable, deliberately provocative and yet thought provoking re-interpretation of many of the classic themes in the US history of foreign policy. A valuable contribution to any serious "re-assessment" of the US' role in international affairs and valuable addition to the seminal debates of the late 1990s.
May 18, 2010
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The best concise history of United States foreign policy I have come across. This book shaped my outlook on our foreign affairs. I look forward to re-reading this.
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My very brief, perhaps somewhat colored review: interesting in some places (especially the discussions of Wilson and Vietnam), tendentious in others.
Best (concise) history/understanding of American foreign policy and the schemata through which Americans interpret said policy.
Awesome book
Awesome book
While the man had very good points to make there were a few that I think were a little out of date (the book was written in 1997). I don't believe his views apply as fully today as they might have back then. However, it was extremely informative and educational, but a little bit of a 'should' read as opposed to a reading for enjoyment. Don't get me wrong, I enjoyed it, but it's one of those learning books you really read to learn more than anything else. :)
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Quick review and re-thinking of US foreign policy. See mini-review at http://relaxandhavefun.com/?p=321
Introduces 8 paradigms (principles), which explain all major thrusts of American history. Challenges your perception of US history.
His "biblical" organizing principle is... um, annoying? brilliant? Worth a read.
His "biblical" organizing principle is... um, annoying? brilliant? Worth a read.
A great history of American Foreign Policy
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