The Short American Century

a postmortem

Nonfiction, History, Americas, United States, 20th Century
Cover of the book The Short American Century by Andrew J. Bacevich, Harvard University Press
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Andrew J. Bacevich ISBN: 9780674068643
Publisher: Harvard University Press Publication: April 2, 2012
Imprint: Harvard University Press Language: English
Author: Andrew J. Bacevich
ISBN: 9780674068643
Publisher: Harvard University Press
Publication: April 2, 2012
Imprint: Harvard University Press
Language: English

In February 1941, Henry Luce announced the arrival of “The American Century.” But that century—extending from World War II to the recent economic collapse—has now ended, victim of strategic miscalculation, military misadventures, and economic decline. Here some of America’s most distinguished historians place the century in historical perspective.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

In February 1941, Henry Luce announced the arrival of “The American Century.” But that century—extending from World War II to the recent economic collapse—has now ended, victim of strategic miscalculation, military misadventures, and economic decline. Here some of America’s most distinguished historians place the century in historical perspective.

More books from Harvard University Press

Cover of the book Exposed by Andrew J. Bacevich
Cover of the book The Lius of Shanghai by Andrew J. Bacevich
Cover of the book Cuba’s Revolutionary World by Andrew J. Bacevich
Cover of the book Josephine Baker and the Rainbow Tribe by Andrew J. Bacevich
Cover of the book Industrial Eden by Andrew J. Bacevich
Cover of the book Tragic Modernities by Andrew J. Bacevich
Cover of the book Frontiers of Possession by Andrew J. Bacevich
Cover of the book Utopia, Limited by Andrew J. Bacevich
Cover of the book Capitalism from Below by Andrew J. Bacevich
Cover of the book When Police Kill by Andrew J. Bacevich
Cover of the book Henry Friendly, Greatest Judge of His Era by Andrew J. Bacevich
Cover of the book The Hungry Mind by Andrew J. Bacevich
Cover of the book Molecular and Cellular Physiology of Neurons, Second Edition by Andrew J. Bacevich
Cover of the book Jottings under Lamplight by Andrew J. Bacevich
Cover of the book Family Trees by Andrew J. Bacevich
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy