Debating American exceptionalism Empire and democracy in the wake of the Spanish-American war /

The Spanish-American War focused not only on foreign policy, but also on the nation's very essence and purpose. At the heart of this debate was a consensus on American nationalism. This book explains why the belief in exceptionalism still serves as the basis of American nationalism and foreign...

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Main Authors: Hilfrich, Fabian
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Literature type: Electronic Software eBook
Language: English
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Online Access: http://www.palgraveconnect.com/doifinder/10.1057/9780230392908
Summary: The Spanish-American War focused not only on foreign policy, but also on the nation's very essence and purpose. At the heart of this debate was a consensus on American nationalism. This book explains why the belief in exceptionalism still serves as the basis of American nationalism and foreign policy even in spite of more recent military failures.
Item Description: Electronic book text.
Epublication based on: 9780230392892, 2012.
Carrier Form: 294 p. : 5 b&w, ill.
ISBN: 9780230392892
9780230392908 :
0230392903 :
CLC: K712.5
Contents: Democracy and Freedom Abroad Democracy and Exclusion: The Issue of Race Roads to Utopia: Exceptionalism, Mission, and Principles Democracy at Home: Democratic Sanction for Foreign Policy What is America? Doomsday Scenarios The Right to Dissent and the Meaning of Patriotism.