| Description |
1 online resource (340 pages) : illustrations, maps. |
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text file |
| Series |
H. Eugene and Lillian Youngs Lehman series
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H. Eugene and Lillian Youngs Lehman series.
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Introduction : four wars and the problem of empire -- The Philippines, 1899-1902: the imperial impulse unleashed -- Japan, 1941-1945: securing dominance -- Korea, 1950-1953: dominance challenged -- Vietnam, 1965-1973: dominance undone -- Conclusion: empire and aftermath. |
| Summary |
"Although conventionally treated as separate, America's four wars in Asia were actually phases in a sustained U.S. bid for regional dominance, according to Michael H. Hunt and Steven I. Levine. This effort unfolded as an imperial project in which military power and the imposition of America's political will were crucial. Devoting equal attention to Asian and American perspectives, the authors follow the long arc of conflict across seventy-five years from the Philippines through Japan and Korea to Vietnam, tracing along the way American ambition, ascendance, and ultimate defeat. They show how these wars are etched deeply in eastern Asia's politics and culture"--Publishers description. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Korean War (1950-1953) |
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Philippine American War (Philippines : 1899-1902) |
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Vietnam War (1961-1975) |
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World War (1939-1945) |
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Asia -- History, Military -- 20th century.
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Asia. |
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History, Military. |
| Chronological Term |
20th century |
| Subject |
United States -- History, Military -- 20th century.
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United States. |
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Asia -- Strategic aspects -- History -- 20th century.
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History. |
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Philippines -- History -- Philippine American War, 1899-1902.
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World War, 1939-1945 -- Japan.
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Korean War, 1950-1953.
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Vietnam War, 1961-1975.
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| Chronological Term |
1899-1999 |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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History.
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Military history.
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| Added Author |
Levine, Steven I.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Hunt, Michael H. Arc of empire. Chapel Hill : University of North Carolina Press, ©2012 9780807835289 (DLC) 2011031532 (OCoLC)746316059 |
| ISBN |
9780807882566 (electronic book) |
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0807882569 (electronic book) |
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9781469601953 (electronic book) |
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1469601958 (electronic book) |
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9780807835289 (cloth alkaline paper) |
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0807835285 (cloth alkaline paper) |
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