Why America Is Not a New Rome
by Vaclav Smil
In Why America Is Not a New Rome, Vaclav Smil examines the comparison between the United States and ancient Rome. The book considers why this analogy does not fully explain America, offering a focused exploration of history, politics, and the assumptions behind comparing different societies.
About This Book
Why America Is Not a New Rome explores a provocative comparison between the United States and ancient Rome.
Vaclav Smil considers the meaning and limits of viewing America through the lens of Rome.
The book offers a focused examination of a compelling historical and political question.
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