| Description |
xiv, 226 p. ; 22 cm. |
| Contents |
On disentangling the threads of our imperial lifestyle -- Born and bred of empire -- A psychologically justifying and economically profitable fairy tale: the myth of empty continents dotted here and there with the mud huts, the lean-tos, and the tepees of unruly children playing at culture -- A revolution for self-government and empire -- The imperial logic: land, trade, philosophy, and war -- More freedom and more empire -- A benevolent and progressive policeman: the self-image of global empire -- A long debate about the nature and limits of the empire -- Once again the benevolent and progressive policeman -- The empire at bay -- Thoughts on freedom without empire. |
| Subject |
United States -- Territorial expansion.
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United States -- Foreign relations.
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| ISBN |
0195027663 |
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9780195027662 |
| Standard No. |
NLGGC 800798619 |
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YDXCP 100203 |
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NZ1 2633987 |
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AU@ 000001683273 |
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AU@ 000023944665 |
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