The United States of War: A Global History of America's Endless Conflicts, from Columbus to the Islamic State (David Vine)

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The United States of War: A Global History of America's Endless Conflicts, from Columbus to the Islamic State
AuthorDavid Vine
Written in2020
TypeBook
SourceAnna's Archive

Preface

A note on language and terminology

Introduction: "If we build them, wars will come"

Part I: Imperial succession

Conquest

Occupied

Part II: Expanding Empire

Why are so many places named Fort?

Invading you neighbors

The permanent Indian frontier

Going global

Part III: Imperial traditions

The military opens doors

Reopening the frontier

Part IV: Global Empire

Empire of bases

The spoils of war

Normalizing occupation

Islands of imperialism

The colonial present

Building present

Part V: Hyperimperialism

Did the "Cold War" end?

Out-of-control war?

War is a mission

Conclusion