Gangsters of Capitalism: Smedley Butler, the Marines, and the Making and Breaking of America's Empire by Jonathan M. Katz

Gangsters of Capitalism: Smedley Butler, the Marines, and the Making and Breaking of America's Empire

Jonathan M. Katz

432 pages first pub 2022 (view editions) user-added

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This book is ideal for readers who seek a critical exploration of America's imperial history through the lens of a conflicted military figure, blending investigative journalism with historical reflection to challenge conventional narratives of patriotism and power.

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A groundbreaking journey tracing America’s forgotten path to global power—and how its legacies shape our world today—told through the extraordinary life of a complicated Marine.Smedley Butler was the most celebrated warfighter of his time. Bestsel...

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funny: 2%

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