Debating American Exceptionalism: Empire and Democracy in the Wake of the Spanish-American War

Hilfrich, F.

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.

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Published by: Palgrave Macmillan

Publication Date: 2012-07-26

Format: Paperback

ISBN-13: 9781349352111

DOI: 10.1057/9780230392908

Dimensions: 216cm x140cm

Pages: 279