crusades, quagmires, and the American way of war Tierney, Dominic 1977- creator text bibliography nyu New York Little, Brown and Co. 2010 1st ed. monographic eng

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vii, 342 p. : ill. ; 25 cm. Examines military conflicts from the Civil War to the present to explore the opposing mindsets that drive Americans to support wars that defend democracy and overthrow tyrants while resisting the necessary work of nation building. For liberty and vengeance : the crusade tradition -- Through a glass, darkly : the quagmire tradition -- Birth of a nation -- Heel of Achilles -- To end all war -- When the saints go marching in -- Black gold and black hawks -- The Bush warriors -- The founding tradition. Dominic Tierney. Includes bibliographical references (p. 305-329) and index. n-us--- War Public opinion Public opinion United States National characteristics, American United States History, Military E181 .T54 2010 355.00973 9780316045155 0316045152 2010016859 http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy1109/2010016859-b.html http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy1109/2010016859-d.html http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy1109/2010016859-b.html http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy1109/2010016859-d.html DLC 100426 20170105102851.0 16203049