{"title":"Michael A. Verney","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection of works by \u003cem\u003eMichael A. Verney\u003c\/em\u003e, an esteemed author known for his insightful contributions to the field of history. Delve into this curated selection, notably featuring the acclaimed book \u003cem\u003eA Great and Rising Nation\u003c\/em\u003e. Verney's meticulously researched writings explore pivotal moments in history, often shining a light on the intricate dynamics between nations and their military endeavours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for history enthusiasts and scholars alike, Verney’s works offer a deep dive into past eras, bringing historical events and figures to life with clarity and precision. Whether you're pursuing a deeper understanding of global militaristic history or simply enjoy uncovering the stories that have shaped our world, Michael A. Verney’s books are an excellent resource and an engaging read.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore this collection for a captivating glimpse into the realms of history and military affairs, guided by the expert hand of Michael A. Verney.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"a-great-and-rising-nation-by-michael-a-verney-9780226819921","title":"A Great and Rising Nation","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eA Great and Rising Nation\u003c\/i\u003e illuminates the unexplored early decades of the United States’ imperialist naval aspirations.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eConventional wisdom holds that, until the Spanish-American War of 1898, the United States was a feeble player on the world stage, with an international presence rooted in commerce rather than military might. Michael A. Verney’s \u003ci\u003eA Great and Rising Nation\u003c\/i\u003e flips this notion on its head, arguing that early US naval expeditions, often characterized as merely scientific, were in fact deeply imperialist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCircling the globe from the Mediterranean to South America and the Arctic, these voyages reflected the diverse imperial aspirations of the new republic, including commercial dominance in the Pacific World, religious empire in the Holy Land, proslavery expansion in South America, and diplomatic prestige in Europe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs Verney makes clear, the United States had global imperial aspirations far earlier than is commonly thought.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47000520687852,"sku":"9780226819921","price":66.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/20427493482268.jpg?v=1763280611"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/michael-a-verney.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}