Description
Book SynopsisA history of US imperialism that uncovers the ever present exploitation, violence and media control that have marked the last two decades of empire.
Trade Review'Distinguished scholar Carl Boggs's brilliant historical survey of US empire-building highlights the centrality of violence, lawlessness, and self-serving 'humanitarian' ideology, from colonial times to the current wars in Asia' -- James Petras, Bartle Professor Emeritus, Binghamton University
'Relentless, unflinching, and irrefutable. This book performs a genuine service for truth and democracy, an education for every American' -- Michael Parenti, author of Against Empire and To Kill a Nation
'Americans think others commit war crimes. Every American who believes in their country's greatness should read Crimes of Empire. By refusing to let war crimes pass unnoticed, Carl Boggs has done humankind a tremendous service' -- George Katsiaficas
Table of ContentsForeword by Peter McLaren
Preface
Introduction
1. Crimes Against Peace
2. Warfare Against Civilians
3. War Crimes By Proxy
4. Weapons Of Mass Destruction
5. A Tale Of Broken Treaties
6. War-Crimes Tribunals: Imperial Justice
7. Torture And Other Atrocities
Conclusion: Empire Or Survival?
Postscript: The Routinization Of Mass Murder
Notes
Index
