Title: The Great War; An Imperial History
Product review: I have been waiting for a book on this subject for many years. Unfortunately, this is a sad commentary on so-called scholarship. The author states in the preface: "... seeks to broaden knowledge ... new perspectives on the war ... most formative experience of the twentieth century, as the US government embarks upon an imperial venture early in the 21st century". However, it is not knowledge he seeks to broaden but his own racial prejudice. I found the underlying theme to be how the poor black soldiers were subjected to prejudice. This isn't a history but another "poor little me, I,m black and the evil white man has abused me". There are many views of the war - his is dismissive of the efforts of all who were caught up in the conflict. The preface clearly states his prejucice - he is anti-American, anti-white, and is a pathetic effort to illuminate a major trauma of the last century. How sad.
Would you say this review depicts the product in a flattering or unflattering light?
