THE MARTIAL IMAGINATION:
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"Through these diverse studies, a few key themes emerge. First, America is marked by conflicting attitudes toward war, constituting a schizophrenic outlook that both glorifies and condemns warfare. Secondly, this work emphasizes that American martial attitudes and narratives are not formed haphazardly, but are purposefully constructed to justify, inspire, or meaningfully remember war"--Mike Hankins Journal of American History (download pdf)
"The contributing authors have made The Martial Imagination a splendid and thought-provoking volume"--Christopher C. Lovett Chronicles of Oklahoma (download pdf)
"an outstanding collection of thought-provoking essays . . . . a fascinating book that could be used in academic courses concerning not only military history, but also American culture in general"--Samuel C. LaSala Journal of America's Military Past (download pdf)
"Surprisingly and perhaps most importantly, the essays in this collection continuously highlight the causes and cultural implications of America's love affair with the military and the exercise of its might"--Zachary S. Kopin Military History of the West (download pdf)
"an extraordinarily valuable collection . . . . What is striking about this collection is the wide-ranging nature of these contributions . . . . this collection will be invaluable in a senior seminar or graduate course"--Barbara A. Gannon |