SKU: 85497153882

Sands of Empire: Missionary Zeal, American Foreign Policy, and the Hazards of Global Ambition

Sale price$15.29 Regular price$16.99
Save 10%

Pay in installments of $4.25 with ShopPay, AfterPay and Klarna

Shipping Estimate
USA
  • USA
  • CAN

Ships within 48 hours · Estimated delivery Jul 18 - Jul 23

Promo Codes Available:

For Your Every Summer RSVP, with Code: SUMMER15

Description

Sands of Empire: Missionary Zeal, American Foreign Policy, and the Hazards of Global AmbitionIn "Sands of Empire, " veteran political journalist and award winning author Robert W. Merry examines the misguided concepts that have fueled American foreign policy since the end of the Cold War. The emergence in the George W. Bush administration of America as Crusader State, bent on remaking the world in its preferred image, is dangerous and self defeating, he points out. Moreover, these grand scale flights of interventionism, regime change, and the

In "Sands of Empire, " veteran political journalist and award-winning author Robert W. Merry examines the misguided concepts that have fueled American foreign policy since the end of the Cold War. The emergence in the George W. Bush administration of America as Crusader State, bent on remaking the world in its preferred image, is dangerous and self-defeating, he points out. Moreover, these grand-scale flights of interventionism, regime change, and the use of pre-emptive armed force are without precedent in American history.

Merry offers a spirited description of a powerful political core whose ideas have replaced conservative reservations about utopian visions -- these neocons who "embrace a brave new world in which American exceptionalism holds sway," imagining that others around the globe can be made to abandon their cultures in favor of our ideals. He traces the strains of Wilsonism that have now merged into an adventurous and hazardous foreign policy, particularly as described by William Kristol, Francis Fukuyama, Max Boot, and Paul Wolfowitz, among others. He examines the challenge of Samuel Huntington's supposition that the clash of civilizations defines present and future world conflict. And he rejects the notion of "The New York Times's" Thomas L. Friedman that America is not only the world's role model for globally integrated free-market capitalism, but that it has a responsibility to foster, support, and sustain globalization worldwide.

From the first president Bush to Clinton to the second Bush presidency, the United States has compromised its global leadership, endangered its security, and failed to meet the standard of justified intervention, Merry suggests. The country must reset its global strategies to protect its interests and the West's, to maintain stability in strategic areas, and to fight radical threats, with arms if necessary. For anything less than these necessities, American blood should remain in American veins.

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Published: 09/01/2010
ISBN: 9780743266680
Pages: 320
Weight: 1.04lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.72d

Shipping Notes
  • Free Standard Shipping on $100+ Orders to the USA.
  • Except Preorder products are shipped in 48 hours.
  • Delivery to the USA:
  1. Standard Shipping : 3-10 business days
  • If time is of the essence, please consider selecting expedited delivery for faster service.
Exchange/Return Notes
  • We offer a 30-day return/exchange service after receiving.
  • Final sale items are not eligible for returns or exchanges.
  • To process your return/exchange, please contact us at [email protected]
  • Please click here for more details>>> Return & Exchange Policy
SKU: 85497153882

Discover Niche Categories That Outsell

Top-Converting Item to Boost Your Average Order

4.5 ★★★★★
Based on 14 reviews
Sort
Highest Rating
Newest First
Oldest First
Product Reviews
E
Verified Purchase
Edith Appleton
New York, US
★★★★★ 5
Hide my hot water heater
Color: Grey, Size: Standard - 4 Panel
I used the divider to hide my hot water heater. It's perfect and looks great
WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL?YesReportShare
Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2026
J
Verified Purchase
Janet Lanier
Dallas, US
★★★★★ 4
Wobbly but Usable
Color: Grey, Size: Standard - 4 Panel
A bit wobbly, but good enough for the price when you need a solid background for remote work calls.
WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL?YesReportShare
Reviewed in the United States on May 6, 2026
L
Verified Purchase
Lateefah
Port Orchard, US
★★★★★ 5
Nice and easy to assemble
Color: Black, Size: Standard - 4 Panel
I absolutely love this 4-panel room divider! It was super easy to assemble — I had it set up in just a few minutes. The material isn’t too see-through, which gives just the right amount of privacy while still letting some light through. It does exactly what I needed it to do and looks so clean and sleek in my space. Perfect balance of style and function — highly recommend!
WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL?YesReportShare
Reviewed in the United States on November 7, 2025
V
Verified Purchase
Virginia C.
Grantham, US
★★★★★ 5
A quick private space
Color: Black, Size: Standard - 4 Panel
Went together easily, just the right height and width for just a bit of privacy.
WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL?YesReportShare
Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2026
O
Verified Purchase
Oulu family
Pawtucket, US
★★★★★ 5
Good value for the money.
Color: Black, Size: 6 Panel
This partition package is a great value. I looked at many options and this one had long length to cover an entire room with the six partitions. The pieces went together easily, took about 30 minutes to assemble and has the needed Allen wrench included. It is stable with no fear of being easily knocked down. The black fabric does not completely hide everything and if there is a light on the inside, it can illuminate what is going on. It does the job but if you wanted complete privacy you would need thicker material. Overall it does what I need in that it make a TV room into a kind of guest room of sorts.
WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL?YesReportShare
Reviewed in the United States on May 20, 2026

recommand products