The savage wars of peace: small wars and the rise of American power

BOOT Max

The savage wars of peace: small wars and the rise of American power - New York : Basic Books, 2002 - xx, 428p.

Describes how America's involvement in small wars and conflicts over the last two centuries have contributed to the growth and projection of American power. Provides short histories of several undeclared wars including the Boxer Uprising, the Philippine War, conflicts in the Caribbean, Mexico, Hispaniola, Russia, Nicaragua, and Vietnam.

0465007201 (hbk.): 27.50 USD 046500721X (pbk) : 18.00 USD


SMALL WARS
UNITED STATES--MILITARY HISTORY