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LoC No.: 16025144

Title: The United States and the War

Note: Reading ease score: 57.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by James Wright and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Canada Team at http: //www.pgdpcanada.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Summary: "The United States and the War" by Gilbert Murray is a historical account written in the early 20th century, specifically during World War I. The book explores the relationship between the U.S. and the wider implications of the war, reflecting on the American psyche and the country's stance of neutrality during a time of international conflict. Murray examines the expectations of Britain from America and the complexities rooted in American identity and isolationism. In the book, Murray articulates the frustrations felt by the British towards American reluctance to intervene in the war, illustrating various psychological and cultural factors that contribute to this stance. He discusses historical grievances, America's view of its own isolation and prosperity in contrast to European turmoil, and the inherent contradictions in American foreign policy. The author also presents the potential consequences of American neutrality, alongside a burgeoning movement for preparedness that could culminate in an eventual shift toward global engagement or increased isolation. Throughout, Murray invites the reader to consider the deeper meanings behind national identities and their roles in shaping a world at war. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Murray, Gilbert, 1866-1957

EBook No.: 35726

Published: Mar 30, 2011

Downloads: 93

Language: English

Subject: World War, 1914-1918 -- Causes

Subject: World War, 1914-1918 -- United States

Subject: United States -- Defenses

Subject: Neutrality -- United States

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War I (1914-1918)

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

LoC No.: 16025144

Title: The United States and the War

Note: Reading ease score: 57.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by James Wright and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Canada Team at http: //www.pgdpcanada.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Summary: "The United States and the War" by Gilbert Murray is a historical account written in the early 20th century, specifically during World War I. The book explores the relationship between the U.S. and the wider implications of the war, reflecting on the American psyche and the country's stance of neutrality during a time of international conflict. Murray examines the expectations of Britain from America and the complexities rooted in American identity and isolationism. In the book, Murray articulates the frustrations felt by the British towards American reluctance to intervene in the war, illustrating various psychological and cultural factors that contribute to this stance. He discusses historical grievances, America's view of its own isolation and prosperity in contrast to European turmoil, and the inherent contradictions in American foreign policy. The author also presents the potential consequences of American neutrality, alongside a burgeoning movement for preparedness that could culminate in an eventual shift toward global engagement or increased isolation. Throughout, Murray invites the reader to consider the deeper meanings behind national identities and their roles in shaping a world at war. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Murray, Gilbert, 1866-1957

EBook No.: 35726

Published: Mar 30, 2011

Downloads: 93

Language: English

Subject: World War, 1914-1918 -- Causes

Subject: World War, 1914-1918 -- United States

Subject: United States -- Defenses

Subject: Neutrality -- United States

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War I (1914-1918)

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.