About the book
When Gore Vidal's recent New York Times bestseller Perpetual War for Perpetual Peace was published, the Los Angeles Times described Vidal as the last defender of the American republic. In Dreaming War, Vidal continues this defense by confronting the Cheney-Bush junta head on in a series of devastating essays that demolish the lies American Empire lives by, unveiling a counter-history that traces the origins of America's current imperial ambitions to the experience of World War Two and the post-war Truman doctrine. And now, with the Cheney-Bush leading us into permanent war, Vidal asks whose interests are served by this doctrine of pre-emptive war? Was Afghanistan turned to rubble to avenge the 3,000 slaughtered on September 11? Or was \"the unlovely Osama chosen on aesthetic grounds to be the frightening logo for our long contemplated invasion and conquest of Afghanistan?\" After all he was abruptly replaced with Saddam Hussein once the Taliban were overthrown. And while \"evidence\" is now being invented to connect Saddam with 9/11, the current administration are not helped by \"stories in the U.S. press about the vast oil wealth of Iraq which must- for the sake of the free world- be reassigned to U.S. consortiums.\"
Editions of Dreaming War
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781560255024
- EBook
- ISBN 9780786750306
Read an Excerpt
When Gore Vidal's recent New York Times bestseller Perpetual War for Perpetual Peace was published, the Los Angeles Times described Vidal as the last defender of the American republic. In Dreaming War, Vidal continues this defense by confronting the Cheney-Bush junta head on in a series of devastating essays that demolish the lies American Empire lives by, unveiling a counter-history that traces the origins of America's current imperial ambitions to the experience of World War Two and the post-war Truman doctrine. And now, with the Cheney-Bush leading us into permanent war, Vidal asks whose interests are served by this doctrine of pre-emptive war? Was Afghanistan turned to rubble to avenge the 3,000 slaughtered on September 11? Or was \"the unlovely Osama chosen on aesthetic grounds to be the frightening logo for our long contemplated invasion and conquest of Afghanistan?\" After all he was abruptly replaced with Saddam Hussein once the Taliban were overthrown. And while \"evidence\" is now being invented to connect Saddam with 9/11, the current administration are not helped by \"stories in the U.S. press about the vast oil wealth of Iraq which must- for the sake of the free world- be reassigned to U.S. consortiums.\"
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dreaming War about?
When Gore Vidal's recent New York Times bestseller Perpetual War for Perpetual Peace was published, the Los Angeles Times described Vidal as the last defender of the American republic. In Dreaming War, Vidal continues this defense by confronting the Cheney-Bush junta head on in a series of devastating essays that demolish the lies American Empire lives by, unveiling a counter-history that traces the origins of America's current imperial ambitions to the experience of World War Two and the post-war Truman doctrine. And now, with the Cheney-Bush leading us into permanent war, Vidal asks whose interests are served by this doctrine of pre-emptive war? Was Afghanistan turned to rubble to avenge the 3,000 slaughtered on September 11? Or was \"the unlovely Osama chosen on aesthetic grounds to be the frightening logo for our long contemplated invasion and conquest of Afghanistan?\" After all he was abruptly replaced with Saddam Hussein once the Taliban were overthrown. And while \"evidence\" is now being invented to connect Saddam with 9/11, the current administration are not helped by \"stories in the U.S. press about the vast oil wealth of Iraq which must- for the sake of the free world- be reassigned to U.S. consortiums.\"
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Dreaming War?
Reference, Information and Interdisciplinary subjects > Interdisciplinary studies > Peace studies and conflict resolution
Where can I read a sample of Dreaming War?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781560255024
Is Dreaming War part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Nation Books
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Dreaming War?
Gore Vidal
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Dreaming War is available as paperback(ISBN 9781560255024) and ebook(ISBN 9780786750306)
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