On Shedding an Obsolete Past

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Bidding Farewell to the American Century

By Andrew J. Bacevich

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On Shedding an Obsolete Past by Andrew J. Bacevich delves into America's military history, focusing on critically assessing its past strategies and practices. Bacevich argues for a reevaluation of the nation's approach to foreign policy and military engagements in response to contemporary global challenges. Through historical context, he urges a reconsideration of long-held beliefs to reshape America's future on the world stage.
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You might appreciate this book if you're interested in exploring how America's military history has shaped its current global stance and the necessity of moving beyond outdated policies. Andrew J. Bacevich offers a stimulating critique that challenges conventional narratives, which could be particularly compelling for those curious about the future direction of U.S. foreign policy and military affairs.

On Shedding an Obsolete Past

A renowned historian and writer dismantles foreign policy decisions of the Trump and Biden administration.

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On Shedding an Obsolete Past provides a much-needed and comprehensive critique of recent US national security policies in both the Trump and Biden administrations. These policy decisions have produced a series of costly disappointments and outright failures that have destroyed the lives of hundreds of thousands around the world and cost US taxpayers astronomical sums of money.

Bacevich provides urgent and critical insights into how these failures occurred and what needs to be done to prevent similar failures in the future. He reminds us that, by understanding the past, we can alter our current trajectory and transform the world for the better.

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On Shedding an Obsolete Past by Andrew J. Bacevich critically reflects on America's historical military and political decisions, focusing on wasted resources and opportunities. The book highlights the author's conservative perspective, urging readers to reconsider outdated ideologies and the resulting societal divisions. Through this examination, Bacevich questions the hypocrisy and failures of past generations.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781642598346

Publisher: Haymarket Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 15 November 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Haymarket Books

Illustration: Illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 139.0mm

Height: 215.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 240

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Andrew J. Bacevich Education & Reference History & Military Non-Fiction Politics & Current Affairs

About the Author

Andrew Bacevich is professor of history and international relations emeritus at Boston University. A graduate of the U. S. Military Academy, he served for twenty-three years as a commissioned officer in the United States Army. He received his Ph.D. in American diplomatic history from Princeton. He is the author of the forthcoming book After the Apocalypse: America's Role in a World Transformed. Earlier books include The Age of Illusions: How America Squandered Its Cold War Victory;Twilight of the American Century; and America's War for the Greater Middle East: A Military History.