Americans and the Wars of the Twentieth Century (American History in Depth) [Paperback]

Jenel Virden (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0333726618 | ISBN-13: 978-0333726617 | Publication Date: March 18, 2008 | Edition: 1st

Jenel Virden outlines the causes, courses and consequences of the four major wars of the 20th century in American history, examining how the United States became involved, how the wars were fought; and what the domestic consequences of the wars were. Virden discusses the foreign policy as well as civil liberty implications of American involvement in the First World War, Second World War, Korean War and Vietnam War.

Editorial Reviews

Review

'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

About the Author

JENEL VIRDEN IS is Senior Lecturer, American History at the University of Hull, UK.

Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan; 1st edition (March 18, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0333726618
• ISBN-13: 978-0333726617
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.4 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,166,812 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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