Manifest Destiny: American Expansion and the Empire of Right (Hill and Wang Critical Issues)

Not exactly sure why the other reviews are so low and somewhat harsh. Stephanson writes a scholarly and detailed look at the backstory and subsequent growth of American exceptionalism through the lens of religious and economic fervor, all under the rabid umbrella of Manifest Destiny. A really good read.

Follows a familiar "historical formula" to provide a factual understanding of events that lead us to where we are today. The author under-emphasized (in my view) the "Raison D'etre" of that driving.. albeit unifying.. influence that lead to our "manifest destiny" i.e. Calvinism... which was and still is the basis of America's "civil religion." In that regard, we still collectively embrace a belief that we implement "God's will" in all we do. The author seemed to mimic the underlying ethos Ken Burns employs in his epic productions of American history: "political correctness." Having said that, I still think this is a good synopsis of what manifest destiny was as a "tenet of the faith" in America's devotion to itself that still resonates among politicians in debating legislation or foreign diplomacy.

HistoryIs good.

Exactly what i needed! And it got here in a timely manner

Global Conquest: the United States Role In Democratization of the WorldFrom territorial expansionism to international positioning, the United States was destined to be a mother country and catalyst of global affairs.The United States began to receive acclaim as a higher authority after creating a government that is based on the principles that protects individual rights while promoting the system of federalism.The U.S. moved from the principles of authority to an ideological enforcement after joining the allied powers in World War I and II.Stephanson's "Manifest Destiny," illustrate the progressive role of the U.S. in its conquest of expansionism and democratization of the world.

good book

Amazing book, It is part of my collection.

This book was overly researched and underwritten. The author was heavy-handed with his religious references and did not handle politics, social issues, or economics in any significant way.