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War Is a Racket : Original Edition by Smedley D. Butler (2018, Trade Paperback)

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Product Identifiers

PublisherDauphin Publications
ISBN-101939438586
ISBN-139781939438584
eBay Product ID (ePID)21038610784

Product Key Features

Book TitleWar Is a Racket : Original Edition
Number of Pages42 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicIndustries / General, Military / World War I, Imperialism
Publication Year2018
IllustratorYes
GenrePolitical Science, Business & Economics, History
AuthorSmedley D. Butler
FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.1 in
Item Weight1.8 Oz
Item Length7 in
Item Width5 in

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Intended AudienceTrade
Synopsis"War is a Racket" is marine general, Smedley Butler's classic treatise on why wars are conducted, who profits from them, and who pays the price. Few people are as qualified as General Butler to advance the argument encapsulated in his book's sensational title. When "War is a Racket" was first published in 1935, Butler was the most decorated American soldier of his time. He had lead several successful military operations in the Caribbean and in Central America, as well as in Europe during the First World War. Despite his success and his heroic status, however, Butler came away from these experiences with a deeply troubled view of both the purpose and the results of warfare.

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  • An amazing general explains the union of war and greed

    Wonderful pamphlet sized booklet about the money and power made in war. Easy reading for any one who needs to be reminded why we need a great military and why we can't waste those lives on needless and perpetual conflicts.

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  • where are your tax dollars going.

    very interesting take on what war is about. Makes you rethink all those surplus army and navy stores.

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  • Truthful

    This is a short but very eloquent essay on the inexcusable profitability of war. General Butler could have become the top Marine, except he told the truth. It cost him dearly, but it is a truth that everyone should know: war is a racket. Thousands of multi millionaires are made every time America goes to war. Stockholders profit in credibly. And whole industries are made to flourish at levels unthinkable during peacetime. General butler could have become the top marine, except he told the truth. It cost him dearly, but it is a truth that everyone should know: war is a racket. Thousands of multimillionaires are made every time America goes to war. Stockholders profit incredibly. And whole industries are made to flourish at levels unthinkable during peacetime. Even in today’s society, whole cities sprout where are military trains. Hundreds of businesses thrive on our young men and women. Is any of this right?

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  • don't bother buying this item

    I thought I was getting a book....instead I received a 35 pg. booklet

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  • Excellent adaption of current events.

    Gen. Butler's words could be used today. Because the madman in charge of the United States is going to get us into a war.

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    I got a parcel , everything is great . Thanks .

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  • War profiteers are bad

    This is more relevant than ever, kinda hokey writing style but enjoyable

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  • Great little book

    Great book so far so good 😊

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  • Illuminating history

    Puts war in the right light. Sheds light on history.

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  • Good insight

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