The Legacy of Woodrow Wilson: American War Aims in World War I [Hardcover]

David M. Esposito (Author)

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Publication Date: August 30, 1996 | ISBN-10: 0275954935 | ISBN-13: 978-0275954932

Contrary to popular belief, Woodrow Wilson coordinated foreign and defense policies. Wilson viewed Imperial Germany as a threat to U.S. national security and acted accordingly. His urgent desire to mediate an end to World War I was driven by geo-political concerns. Forced into the war by tertiary issues, he decided to throw a great deal of weight upon the scale by intervening decisively in the Great War in order to dominate the postwar peace conference. There he intended to dictate a scientific peace and to create a League of Nations to insure collective security.

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Book Description

Shows Wilson to be a geo-political thinker willing to use force to achieve U.S. goals and protect U.S. interests.

About the Author

DAVID M. ESPOSITO is Adjunct Professor of History at the Pennsylvania State University--Altoona.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 176 pages
• Publisher: Praeger (August 30, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0275954935
• ISBN-13: 978-0275954932
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.6 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,852,563 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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