Gangsters of Capitalism Smedley Butler, the Marines, and the Making and Breaking of America's Empire
This investigative history uses the life of a celebrated but conflicted Marine to expose America's aggressive expansionism in the early 20th century. Author Jonathan Katz retraces the steps of General Smedley Butler across the globe, revealing how these forgotten interventions laid the groundwork for today's global power dynamics and ongoing conflicts. Readers interested in the often-unseen forces shaping international relations and the complex legacy of American imperialism will find this a revelatory and urgent read.
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