Published Dec 12, 2016
Bruce Bueno de Mesquita on the Spoils of War
Bruce Bueno de Mesquita challenges conventional narratives by revealing how American presidents, from the founding era to Lincoln, pursued war primarily for personal gain rather than national interest, delving into the economic motivations and political ramifications that reshaped historical legacies.
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