America's Needless Wars: Cautionary Tales of Us Involvement in the Philippines, Vietnam, and Iraq

by David R. Contosta

Book Overview

This eye-opening book takes a unique approach to the history of U.S. foreign policy by examining three unrelated conflicts, all of which ended tragically and resulted in the deaths of millions on both sides. By analyzing what went wrong in each case, the author uncovers a pattern of errors that should serve as a precaution for future decision makers contemplating a conflict abroad. Why did President McKinley oppose Filipino independence forces if...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1633882896
• ISBN13: 9781633882898
• Release Date: March 2017
• Publisher: Prometheus Books
• Length: 206 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.2" x 9.1"