American Empire: The Rise of a Global Power, the Democratic Revolution at Home 1945-2000

by Joshua B. Freeman

Book Overview

A compelling look at the movements and developments that propelled America to world dominance In this landmark work, acclaimed historian Joshua Freeman has created an epic portrait of a nation both galvanized by change and driven by conflict. Beginning in 1945, the economic juggernaut awakened by World War II transformed a country once defined by its regional character into a uniform and cohesive power and set the stage for the United States' rise...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0670023787
• ISBN13: 9780670023783
• Release Date: August 2012
• Publisher: Viking Books
• Length: 530 Pages
• Weight: 1.83 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.9" x 6.1" x 9.3"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher