The United States and Imperialism

by Frank Ninkovich

The United States and Imperialism uses concepts of civilization, identity, the civilizing mission, and cooperation to explain the role of imperialism throughout American history. Ninkovich's original analysis of America as an empire shows how imperialism, anti-imperialism, and geopolitics have all played a role in how the United States made decisions when seeking new territories.

320 pages, Hardcover

First published January 16, 2001

About the author

Frank Ninkovich is professor emeritus of history at St. John’s University, New York.

Reviews

[Sannie Hald · Rating 2 out of 5]

I like the fact that he just uses quotations and then writes 'as one author puts it' (without giving the author's name) and 'one earnest souls argued' (a soul? seriously?) ...

For history class, the first 50 pages.