Americans and the Wars of the Twentieth Century

by Jenel Virden, Harris Howell (Editor), Anthony J. Badger (Editor)

Overview

Jenel Virden outlines the causes, courses and consequences of the major wars of the Twentieth century in American history, examining how the US became involved; how the wars were fought; and the domestic consequences. Applying 'just war theory', foreign policy as well as civil liberty are discussed.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781350307919
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Publishing
Publication date:	02/04/2008
Series:	American History in Depth
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	224
File size:	852 KB

About the Author

JENEL VIRDEN is Senior Lecturer, American History at the University of Hull, UK. She is the author of Goodbye-Picadilly: British War Brides in America and currently serves as Secretary General of the European Association for American Studies.
JENEL VIRDEN is Senior Lecturer on American History at the University of Hull, UK.

Table of Contents

Introduction
The First World War
The Second World War
The Korean War
The Vietnam War
Conclusions
Epilogue
Bibliography
Index.

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From the Publisher

Effectively describes the successes and failures of the United States to fight within the framework of Just War principles, both on the battlefield and the home front, in the four major wars the nation was engaged in during the Twentieth century.' - Peter Karsten, University of Pittsburgh, USA

Choice Outstanding Academic Title for 2008