America Invades
How We've Invaded or been Militarily Involved with almost Every Country on Earth
by Christopher Kelly; Stuart Laycock
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Pub Date Oct 06 2015 | Archive Date Aug 11 2015
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Description
Americans have invaded nearly half the world's countries and been militarily involved with all the rest, except Andorra, Bhutan and Liechtenstein. Christopher Kelly and Stuart Laycock take you on a global tour of America's military activity around the world from the halls of Montezuma to the shores of Tripoli and everywhere in-between. Whatever your political views this is an extraordinary and often surprising story. With personal photos, maps and an index to assist America Invades: How We've Invaded or Been Militarily Involved with Almost Every Country on Earth gives us history as it should be taught--calling out for more!
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Author is available for interviews, blog tours, autographed book giveaways, contests, and book club discussions.
Author is available for interviews, blog tours, autographed book giveaways, contests, and book club discussions.
Advance Praise
Required Reading
America Invades is a must-have addition to every school and college librtary. It is an eye-opening revelation of American military involvement in almost every country on earth. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Cathrine TownsendGreat read.
Great read... very concise history of our military endeavors around the world. Perfect for anyone interested in military history.
Published 1 month ago by Joe LeedomA Delicious Read
I'm on my second reading and I still can't put it down. The things that America has been involved with in other countries still amazes me. Read more
Published 1 month ago by John CroninIncredible, Provocative and Extremely Interesting
I had no idea what I had gotten myself into when I began reading this book. And then, I could not put it down. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Denise FrisinoForeign Policy History 101
I have the attention span of a house cat, and I love history. So sawing into a thick historical manuscript is a challenge for me. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Matthew P GrayMandatory Reading for American High School Students!
"This should be mandatory reading for every senior high school student. In my mind it is an education on World history, geography, and the effect of politics on events. Read more
Published 3 months ago by John PlattIf you like world/military history, you will enjoy America Invades
America Invades. A provocative title for sure. Is this an account of American imperial aggression a la Howard Zinn, or perhaps a more neocon examination of historical nation... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Aidan S FahnestockFollow America's bootprints around the world through modern history.
A fine documentary survey of American military intervention around the glove over several centuries of the country's existence. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Richard Wyndbourne KlineExcellent A-Z historical account.
This book is full of interesting historical "tid-bits" which make it a good read. Author Christopher Kelly has taken the time to add the human interest side along with the... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Nia CollinsBuy it Now
A great read. The anecdotes are quite funny. This book does a good job of informing without judging the reasons or the politics of the US involvement.
Published 4 months ago by steven bilbreyMarketing Plan
Author Bio:
CHRISTOPHER KELLY is the former Chairman of Chyron Corporation and a retired television executive. He has had a lifelong passion for military history, and many of his family have fought in previous American wars including one, Stephen Van Rensselaer of NY, who led an ill-fated invasion of Canada. He is a graduate of the University of California at Berkeley.
STUART LAYCOCK has a degree from Cambridge University. He has worked in advertising, marketing, and TV. Stuart has authored or co-authored a number of history books in the UK, including the best-selling, All the Countries We've Ever Invaded and the Few We Never Got Round To.
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781940598420 |
| PRICE | $23.95 (USD) |