The Virtual American Empire: On War, Faith and Power

by Edward N. Luttwak

Book Overview

This is Edward Luttwak's third and arguably fi nest collection of essays. In a challenge to the intellectual backbone of those who write about peace as something one wishes into existence through mediation and good will, Luttwak's view of warfare is bracing: "An unpleasant truth, often overlooked, is that although war is a great evil, it does have a great virtue: it can resolve political confl icts and lead to peace."

Luttwak articulates...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1412810396
• ISBN13: 9781412810395
• Release Date: September 2009
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 234 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.2" x 9.2"