The Icarus Syndrome: A History of American Hubris

by Peter Beinart

Book Overview

"Peter Beinart has written a vivid, empathetic, and convincing history of the men and ideas that have shaped the ambitions of American foreign policy during the last century--a story in which human fallibility and idealism flow together. The story continues, of course, and so his book is not only timely; it is indispensable." -- Steve Coll, author of Ghost Wars

Peter Beinart's provocative account of hubris...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0061456470
• ISBN13: 9780061456473
• Release Date: May 2011
• Publisher: Harper Perennial
• Length: 496 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.2" x 9.1"