The United States and the War
The United States and the War is a nonfiction book written by Gilbert Murray that explores the role of the United States in World War I. The book provides an analysis of the political, economic, and social factors that led to America's involvement in the war. It also examines the impact of the conflict on American society and culture.
By Gilbert Murray · First published 1920 · Genre: Non-fiction, History, Political Science · 3 chapters · 5,425 words
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It is dangerous to comment too freely on the psychology of foreign nations. I knew a man who held the opinion that Americans cared for only three things in the world -- comfort, money, and safety -- objects which notoriously inspire aversion in the normal Briton. And he explained this view at some length to two young Americans, one of whom had been working fourteen hours a day at the relief of distress in Belgium, while the other, with a sad disregard for truth and the feelings of his parents, had passed himself off as a Canadian in order to fight in the British Army.
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- Work type: Essay
- Author: Gilbert Murray
- Date: 1920 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Non-fiction, History, Political Science, Essay, Sociology
- Length: 5,425 words
- Structure: 3 chapters, 47 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Non-fiction — The book provides a factual analysis of political and historical events related to the United States and its stance during the war.
- History — It discusses historical events and perspectives regarding the United States' involvement and attitudes during wartime.
- Political Science — The text explores political ideologies, international relations, and the political climate of the time.
- Essay — The work is structured as a series of essays offering commentary and analysis on the subject matter.
Tags
United States · war · history · politics · military · diplomacy · conflict · international relations · strategy · nationalism · propaganda · peace