{"title":"David Vine","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDavid Vine\u003c\/strong\u003e offers a compelling exploration of military and geopolitical themes, delving deeply into the complexities of war and its global implications. His works provide insightful analysis and thoughtful critique, inviting readers to reconsider established narratives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a focus that blends \u003cem\u003ehistory, education, and reference\u003c\/em\u003e, Vine's writing uncovers the often hidden aspects of military presence and conflict, making his books essential for those interested in understanding the broader impacts of war in contemporary society.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-united-states-of-war-by-david-vine-9780520385689","title":"The United States of War","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2020 L.A. Times Book Prize Finalist, History\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA provocative examination of how the U.S. military has shaped our entire world, from today’s costly, endless wars to the prominence of violence in everyday American life.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe United States has been fighting wars constantly since invading Afghanistan in 2001. This nonstop warfare is far less exceptional than it might seem: the United States has been at war or has invaded other countries almost every year since independence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eThe United States of War,\u003c\/em\u003e David Vine traces this pattern of bloody conflict from Columbus’s 1494 arrival in Guantanamo Bay through the 250-year expansion of a global US empire. 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