The Politics Of War by Walter Karp
"The Politics of War" explores the political maneuvers and decisions leading up to the United States' involvement in the Spanish-American War and World War I. The book delves into how political and business elites in the U.S. influenced public opinion and government policy to further their own interests, often at the expense of democratic principles and peace. Through detailed historical analysis, the work reveals the complexities and often hidden agendas behind America's march to war, challenging the traditional narratives of American heroism and highlighting the consequences of political power plays on national and global scales.