The Superpower Myth: The Use And Misuse Of American Might-image

The Superpower Myth: The Use And Misuse Of American Might

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Book Title: Superpower Myth : the Use and Misuse of American Might Author: Nancy Soderberg Topic: Public Policy / Military Policy, International Relations / General, World, Security (National & International) Format: Hardcover gtin13: 9780471656838 Item Height: 1.2 in Item Weight: 22.1 Oz Item Width: 6.4 in Item Length: 9.3 in Genre: Political Science, History Publication Year: 2005 Number of Pages: 416 Pages Language: English Publisher: Wiley & Sons Canada, The Limited, John ISBN: 9780471656838

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