The Sorrows of Empire: Militarism, Secrecy, and the End of the Republic

The Sorrows of Empire: Militarism, Secrecy, and the End of the Republic
ISBN-10
0805070044
ISBN-13
9780805070040
Category
History
Pages
389
Language
English
Published
2004-01-13
Publisher
Macmillan
Author
Chalmers Johnson

Description

Examines American militarism and its repercussions at home and abroad, sounding a warning about the military-industrial complex and analyzing its influence on American policy making.

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