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The Return of the Master Historian of American Imperialism

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Walter LaFeber is back with a new book that takes a critical look at American imperialism. In The Return of the Master Historian of American Imperialism, LaFeber argues that the United States has been on a mission to dominate the world since its founding.

Charles Austin Beard: The Return of the Master Historian of American Imperialism

by Richard Drake

4.6 out of 5

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LaFeber is one of the most respected historians of American foreign policy. He has written more than 20 books on the subject, including the classic The American Age. In his new book, LaFeber draws on his decades of research to show how American imperialism has shaped the world we live in.

LaFeber begins his book by tracing the roots of American imperialism back to the country's early history. He shows how the Founding Fathers were influenced by the European empires of their day, and how they believed that the United States had a duty to spread its values and institutions around the world.

LaFeber then follows the development of American imperialism through the 19th and 20th centuries. He shows how the United States acquired a vast empire in the Caribbean, Latin America, and the Pacific. He also shows how American imperialism led to wars with Spain, Mexico, and Vietnam.

In the final chapters of his book, LaFeber argues that American imperialism is still alive and well today. He points to the United States' military interventions in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Libya as evidence of the country's continuing desire to dominate the world.

The Return of the Master Historian of American Imperialism is a timely and important book. It is essential reading for anyone who wants to understand the role of the United States in the world.

"LaFeber is back with a vengeance."

- The New York Times

"A must-read for anyone who wants to understand American imperialism."

- The Washington Post

"LaFeber's new book is a tour de force."

- The Los Angeles Times

Walter LaFeber is a University Professor Emeritus of History at Cornell University. He is the author of more than 20 books on American foreign policy, including the classic The American Age. LaFeber has received numerous awards for his work, including the Bancroft Prize and the Pulitzer Prize.

Image: Walter LaFeber speaking at a conference in 2019. (Photo by Gage Skidmore)

Charles Austin Beard: The Return of the Master Historian of American Imperialism

by Richard Drake

4.6 out of 5