Defenseless America

Defenseless America

Hudson Maxim

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Editorial:
Alpha Editions
Año de edición:
2021
Materia
Política y gobierno
ISBN:
9789354754593
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A clear, urgent vision of national resilience, written with precision and care. Defenseless America speaks to policy makers and curious readers alike, urging foresight before crisis.Presented as a substantial collection of essays, this work surveys early twentieth century america with the steady voice of a public policy forecasting mind. It weaves together armament policy analysis, military defence strategy, and practical notes on American industrial mobilisation, offering a vivid panorama of us military preparedness and defence technology history. It is as much a guide for the general reader non fiction as it is a respected source for scholars, a bridge between thoughtful critique and civic responsibility.The book’s significance rests in its historic confidence and literary integrity: a pioneering American mind weighing what a nation needs to avert danger, and how policy, industry, and innovation converge to protect a republic. Its themes remain resonant for today’s readers who care about national security, technological progress, and responsible governance. This reissue recognises its place in the canon of public policy writing, while inviting new generations to explore, reflect, and act.Out of print for decades, Alpha Editions now republishes Defenseless America restored for today’s and future generations. More than a reprint - a collector’s item and a cultural treasure, a tangible link to a vital moment in public discourse. It will appeal to classic-literature collectors and to anyone drawn to the enduring story of American resilience.

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