The Concise Untold History of the United States by Oliver Stone (English) Paperb

Description: The Concise Untold History of the United States by Oliver Stone, Peter Kuznick Oscar-winning director Oliver Stone and historian Peter Kuznick examine the dark side of American history from the beginning of the twentieth century right up to the Obama administration. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description A compelling insight into American history and politics in the 20th and 21st centuriesOscar-winning director Oliver Stone and historian Peter Kuznick examine the dark side of American history from the beginning of the twentieth century right up to the Obama administration. Looking at American intervention in foreign conflicts in Latin American, Asia and the Middle East, including taking part in covert operations and interfering to overthrow elected leaders in favour of right-wing dictators, they ask whether US involvement around the globe is about democratic ideals, or political and economic gain.From Hiroshima and Nagasaki to the Watergate scandal and the transformation of America into a national security state, The Concise Untold History lays bare how US presidents have ignored the constitution and international law to influence the course of world events for the interest of the few.Based on the critically acclaimed documentary series of the same name, this book compellingly unmasks the shocking and unforgettable truth behind the American Empire. Notes Oscar-winning director Oliver Stone and historian Peter Kuznick examine the dark side of American history from the beginning of the 20th century right up to the Obama administration. A companion volume to Stones award-winning documentary of the same name. Author Biography Oliver Stone has won numerous Academy Awards for his work on such iconic films as Platoon, Wall Street, JFK, Born on the Fourth of July, Natural Born Killers, Salvador and W.Peter Kuznick is a Professor of History and the director of the award-winning Nuclear Studies Institute at American University and is currently serving his third term as distinguished lecturer with the Organisation of American Historians. He has written extensively about science and politics, nuclear history and Cold War culture. Review Blockbusting history -- Andrew Collins Promotional A compelling insight into American history and politics in the 20th and 21st centuries Review Text Blockbusting history Review Quote Blockbusting history Promotional "Headline" A compelling insight into American history and politics in the 20th and 21st centuries Details ISBN0091956803 Author Peter Kuznick Year 2015 ISBN-10 0091956803 ISBN-13 9780091956806 Format Paperback Imprint Ebury Press Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 973 Pages 336 Media Book Publisher Ebury Publishing Language English UK Release Date 2015-02-05 Publication Date 2015-02-05 AU Release Date 2015-02-05 NZ Release Date 2015-02-05 Narrator Jesse Vilinsky Birth 1969 Affiliation Research Scholar, Amal Jyothi Centre for Nanoscience and Technology, Kerala, India Position UN Under-Secretary General and Rector Qualifications Psy.D. Alternative 9781473529038 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:90844431;

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