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

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.

Author: F. Hilfrich
Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan
Published: 07/26/2012
Pages: 279
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.00lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.40w x 0.80d
ISBN: 9780230392892

Review Citation(s):
Choice 02/01/2013

About the Author
Fabian Hilfrich is Lecturer for American History at the University of Edinburgh.