The Spoils of War: Greed, Power, and the Conflicts That Made Our Greatest Presidents
by Bruce Bueno De Mesquita, Alastair Smith
Bruce Bueno De Mesquita and Alastair Smith explore the connections between war, greed, power, and presidential leadership. Focusing on conflicts associated with America’s greatest presidents, The Spoils of War presents a historical and political examination of how struggles for influence and reward can shape national decisions.
About This Book
The Spoils of War examines the relationship between conflict, ambition, and political power in the history of the American presidency.
Bruce Bueno De Mesquita and Alastair Smith focus on the ways greed and competition for rewards can influence decisions surrounding war and leadership.
Framed around conflicts connected to major presidents, the book offers a broad historical and political perspective on the forces that have helped shape the United States.
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