{"title":"Andrew Preston","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the compelling works of \u003cem\u003eAndrew Preston\u003c\/em\u003e, a renowned author whose expertise lies in the intricate world of history and military affairs. With an insightful approach to storytelling, Preston captivates readers by delving deep into the complexities of defence strategy and historical events.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong his notable works is \u003cem\u003eTotal Defense\u003c\/em\u003e, a book that exemplifies his ability to weave detailed research with engaging narratives. This piece, like much of his writing, is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the strategic elements that have shaped historical and contemporary military decisions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAndrew Preston's books are perfect for history enthusiasts and those keen on military studies, offering both education and a gripping reading experience. Explore his collection today and gain a deeper appreciation for the events and strategies that continue to influence our world. Whether you are an avid student of history or simply curious about military strategies, Preston's works promise to provide valuable insights and a richer understanding of the past and present.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"total-defense-by-andrew-preston-9780674737389","title":"Total Defense","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe story of how FDR and fellow New Dealers created the idea of national security, transforming the meaning of defense and vastly expanding the US government's responsibilities.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNational security may seem like a timeless notion. States have always sought to fortify themselves, and the modern state derives its legitimacy from protecting its population. Yet national security, in fact, has a very particular, very American history—and a surprising one at that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe concept of national security originates in the 1930s, as part of a White House campaign in response to the rise of fascism. Before then, national self-defense was defined in terms of protecting sovereign territory from invasion. However, President Franklin D. Roosevelt and his circle worried that the US public, comforted by two vast oceans, did not take seriously the long-term risks posed by hypermilitarisation abroad. New Dealers developed the doctrine of national security, Andrew Preston argues, to supplant the old idea of self-defense: now even geographically and temporally remote threats were to be understood as harms to be combated, while ideological competitors were perilous to the \"American way of life.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTotal Defense\u003c\/em\u003e shows it was no coincidence that a liberal like Roosevelt promoted this vision. National security, no less than social security, was a New Deal promise: the state was obliged to safeguard Americans as much from the guns and warships of Nazi Germany and imperial Japan as from unemployment and poverty in old age. The resulting shift in threat perception—among policymakers and ordinary citizens alike—transformed the United States, spearheading massive government expansion and placing the country on a permanent war footing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47000828444908,"sku":"9780674737389","price":59.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/5875773482428.jpg?v=1763308175"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/andrew-preston.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}