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House Of War: The Pentagon And The Disastrous Rise Of American Power
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From The National Book Awardwinning Author Of An American Requiem And Constantine'S Sword Comes A Sweeping Yet Intimate Look At The Pentagon And Its Vast Often Hidden Impact On America.This Landmark, Mythshattering Work Chronicles The Most Powerful Institution In America, The People Who Created It, And The Pathologies It Has Spawned. James Carroll Proves A Controversial Thesis: The Pentagon Has, Since Its Founding, Operated Beyond The Control Of Any Force In Government Or Society. It Is The Biggest, Loosest Cannon In American History, And No Institution Has Changed This Country More. To Argue His Case, He Marshals A Trove Of Often Chilling Evidence. He Recounts How The Building And Its Denizens Achieved What Eisenhower Called A Disastrous Rise Of Misplaced Power From The Unprecedented Aerial Bombing Of Germany And Japan During World War Ii To The Shock And Awe Of Iraq. He Charts The Colossal U.S. Nuclear Buildup, Which Far Outpaced That Of The Ussr, And Has Outlived It. He Reveals How Consistently The Building Has Found New Enemies Just As Old Threats And Funding Evaporate. He Demonstrates How Pentagon Policy Brought About U.S. Indifference To An Epidemic Of Genocide During The 1990S. And He Shows How The Forces That Attacked The Pentagon On 9/11 Were Set In Motion Exactly Sixty Years Earlier, On September 11, 1941, When Ground Was Broken For The House Of War.Carroll Draws On Rich Personal Experience (His Father Was A Top Pentagon Official For More Than Twenty Years) As Well As Exhaustive Research And Dozens Of Extensive Interviews With Washington Insiders. The Result Is A Grand Yet Intimate Work Of History, Unashamedly Polemical And Personal But Unerringly Factual. With A Breadth And Focus That No Other Book Could Muster, It Explains What America Has Become Over The Past Sixty Years.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'House of War' by James Carroll? A: 'House of War' explores the influence of the Pentagon on American society and power dynamics, arguing that it operates beyond governmental control.
- Q: Who is the author of 'House of War'? A: The author is James Carroll, who is also known for other works like 'An American Requiem' and 'Constantine's Sword'.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'House of War'? A: 'House of War' was published on May 4, 2006.
- Q: How many pages does 'House of War' have? A: The book contains 704 pages.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The book is listed in 'Good' condition.
- Q: What is the binding type of 'House of War'? A: 'House of War' is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: What edition of 'House of War' is being offered? A: The offered edition is the 'First Edition'.
- Q: Does 'House of War' include personal insights from the author? A: Yes, the book includes personal experiences and insights from James Carroll, whose father worked at the Pentagon for over twenty years.
- Q: Is 'House of War' suitable for readers interested in military history? A: Yes, 'House of War' is suitable for readers interested in military history, U.S. politics, and the impact of the Pentagon on American society.
- Q: What unique perspectives does 'House of War' provide? A: The book provides a critical examination of the Pentagon's role in shaping U.S. foreign policy and national security, supported by extensive research and interviews.