Why we fought

Robert B. Westbrook

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Why we fought

by Robert B. Westbrook

July 2004

Smithsonian

208

9781588341303

1588341305

Description

"Why We Fought, a collection of essays by historian Robert Westbrook, is an analysis of American conceptions of obligation to the war effort during World War II. Bringing political theory to bear on popular culture, he illuminates wartime Americans' motivations for sacrifice as well as their patriotism."--Jacket.

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How many pages are in Why we fought?

This edition of Why we fought has approximately 208 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.

How long does it take to read Why we fought?

For most readers, Why we fought typically takes between 4h 20m and 2h 53m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 52,000 words and common reading speeds.

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What is the word count of Why we fought?

The estimated word count for Why we fought is approximately 52,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.

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Who is the author of Why we fought?

Why we fought was written by Robert B. Westbrook.

When was Why we fought published?

The publication date for this specific edition is July 2004. The original work may have been published on a different date.