A Wicked War
American Conquest of Mexico
Book • 2014
Amy Greenberg's "A Wicked War" provides a comprehensive account of the Mexican-American War (1846-1848), exploring its origins, key battles, and lasting consequences.
The book delves into the political motivations behind the conflict, highlighting the role of Manifest Destiny and the expansionist ambitions of the United States.
Greenberg examines the war's devastating impact on both American and Mexican populations, challenging traditional narratives and offering a nuanced perspective on this pivotal moment in American history.
The book also explores the war's legacy, its influence on subsequent conflicts, and its enduring relevance to contemporary discussions about imperialism and territorial disputes.
Greenberg's work sheds light on the human cost of expansionism and the complexities of national identity.
The book delves into the political motivations behind the conflict, highlighting the role of Manifest Destiny and the expansionist ambitions of the United States.
Greenberg examines the war's devastating impact on both American and Mexican populations, challenging traditional narratives and offering a nuanced perspective on this pivotal moment in American history.
The book also explores the war's legacy, its influence on subsequent conflicts, and its enduring relevance to contemporary discussions about imperialism and territorial disputes.
Greenberg's work sheds light on the human cost of expansionism and the complexities of national identity.
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