Empire for Liberty: A History of American Imperialism from Benjamin Franklin to Paul Wolfowitz
Empire for Liberty examines American imperialism from Benjamin Franklin to Paul Wolfowitz. Richard H. Immerman explores the long history of empire alongside the language and ideals of liberty, providing a broad account of the ideas, debates, and developments that have shaped America’s role in the world.
About This Book
Empire for Liberty presents a history of American imperialism across a broad span of U.S. history.
Richard H. Immerman frames this history through the relationship between the ideals of liberty and the pursuit of empire.
The book ranges from Benjamin Franklin to Paul Wolfowitz, connecting developments across different periods of American political thought and practice.
It offers readers a historically grounded way to consider the tensions between American principles and imperial ambitions.
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