How Long to Read The Myth of American Diplomacy

How Long Does it Take to Read The Myth of American Diplomacy?

It takes the average reader 6 hours and 43 minutes to read The Myth of American Diplomacy by Walter L. Hixson

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

In this major reconceptualization of the history of U.S. foreign policy, Walter Hixson engages with the entire sweep of that history, from its Puritan beginnings to the twenty-first century’s war on terror. He contends that a mythical national identity, which includes the notion of American moral superiority and the duty to protect all of humanity, has had remarkable continuity through the centuries, repeatedly propelling America into war against an endless series of external enemies. As this myth has supported violence, violence in turn has supported the myth. The Myth of American Diplomacy shows the deep connections between American foreign policy and the domestic culture from which it springs. Hixson investigates the national narratives that help to explain ethnic cleansing of Indians, nineteenth-century imperial thrusts in Mexico and the Philippines, the two World Wars, the Cold War, the Iraq War, and today’s war on terror. He examines the discourses within America that have continuously inspired what he calls our “pathologically violent foreign policy.” The presumption that, as an exceptionally virtuous nation, the United States possesses a special right to exert power only encourages violence, Hixson concludes, and he suggests some fruitful ways to redirect foreign policy toward a more just and peaceful world.

How long is The Myth of American Diplomacy?

The Myth of American Diplomacy by Walter L. Hixson is 389 pages long, and a total of 100,751 words.

This makes it 131% the length of the average book. It also has 123% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Myth of American Diplomacy Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 9 hours and 10 minutes to read The Myth of American Diplomacy aloud.

What Reading Level is The Myth of American Diplomacy?

The Myth of American Diplomacy is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

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