The Peace Of Illusions: American Grand Strategy From 1940 To The Present

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Book Title: Peace of Illusions : American Grand Strategy from 1940 to the Present

Item Length: 9.2in

Item Height: 0.8in

Item Width: 6in

Author: Christopher Layne

Format: Perfect

Language: English

Topic: United States / 20th Century, History & Theory, Military / United States, International Relations / General, Security (National & International), International Relations / Diplomacy

Publisher: Cornell University Press

Publication Year: 2007

Genre: History, Political Science

Item Weight: 16 Oz

Number of Pages: 304 Pages