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St. Martin's Press
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Gangsters of Capitalism : Smedley Butler, the Marines, and the Making and Breaking of America's Empire
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432 Pages
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English
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United States / 20th Century, Military / United States, Colonialism & Post-Colonialism
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2022
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Reviews
"Lively, deeply researched ... Katz''s engaging style brings history alive." -- Associated Press "Like Butler himself, Katz''s book is singular and hard to pin down ... an exhilarating hybrid of studious history and adventuresome travelogue." -- Jacobin "Katz''s realism may shock many readers, but they would be well served to join him in pulling back the curtain, tipping over the jugs of institutional Kool-Aid, and taking a long, cold hard look in the proverbial mirror. Like watching a train wreck in slow motion, this is a raw historical perspective that will both fascinate and unsettle." -- Task and Purpose "A sensational read" --Mike Duncan, New York Times bestselling author and host of the Revolutions podcast "Engaging ... Gangsters of Capitalism is not only a biography of Butler. The long-dead Marine also serves as Katz''s Virgil, leading him on a journey around the world and through the inferno of empire''s afterlife." -- The New Republic "Immensely readable." -- The Federalist "A real page-turner." --Noam Chomsky "A perfect marriage of author and subject...Blending first-person reportage and analysis with impressive historical detail, Katz uses Butler''s story to explore war and capitalism in the United States, and to assess the gap between our morals and the lives we actually live." -- Emily Tamkin , The New Statesman "A superb book." -- Responsible Statecraft "Stellar." -- Pod Save The People "In an unsettling era in which Americans have been forced to contemplate the possible demise of their global empire, the remarkable life story of Smedley Butler is a primer on how that empire was wrought out of a string of long-obscured ''small wars,'' coups and interventions a mere century ago ... A clear-eyed, excitingly-told look at that history, and a bracing, necessary read for our times." --Jon Lee Anderson, author of Che Guevara: a Revolutionary Life "An excellent, excellent book. Katz writes really beautifully about very ugly things. I couldn''t recommend this book more highly." --Spencer Ackerman, author of Reign of Terror "A relevant, readable effort to link past American colonialism to the present impulse to install homegrown leaders for life." -- Kirkus "Searing...An eye-opening portrait of American hubris." -- Publisher''s Weekly "A taut, unnerving account...By following Butler''s bloody trail around the world, Katz thoughtfully reckons with empire''s true cost" --Daniel Immerwahr, professor of history at Northwestern University and author of How to Hide An Empire "Butler was the Forrest Gump of US imperialism, in all the good and bad ways implied by that statement... Traveling in Butler''s footsteps, Jonathan Katz devastatingly documents the toll of US interference around the globe from the late nineteenth century well into our own." --Andrea Pitzer, author of Icebound and One Long Night "A stunning book, part secret history and part globe-spanning journalism. ... Deeply reported and masterfully told, this book is indispensable reading from one of America''s most important foreign correspondents." --Christopher Leonard, New York Times bestselling author of Kochland "Katz is a wonderful writer and deep reporter who is perfectly poised to tell the story of American Empire." --Peter Bergen, New York Times bestselling author of Manhunt "May well be the most intrepid biography you will ever read... as compelling and colorful as the man himself... For anyone seeking to understand how the modern world came to be, Gangsters of Capitalism is an essential book." --Ben Fountain, author of the National Book Award Finalist Billy Lynn''s Long Halftime Walk, "A real page-turner." -- Noam Chomsky "Can you really question someone's dedication to their project when they climb Fort Rivière in northern Haiti to trace the imperial footsteps of Smedley "War Is A Racket" Butler? ... [A] bracing, expertly crafted history." -- Spencer Ackerman, author of Reign of Terror "Immensely readable." -- The Federalist "A relevant, readable effort to link past American colonialism to the present impulse to install homegrown leaders for life." -- Kirkus " S earing ...An eye-opening portrait of American hubris." -- Publisher's Weekly "A taut, unnerving account ...By following Butler's bloody trail around the world, Katz thoughtfully reckons with empire's true cost" -- Daniel Immerwahr, professor of history at Northwestern University and author of How to Hide An Empire "Butler was the Forrest Gump of US imperialism, in all the good and bad ways implied by that statement... Traveling in Butler's footsteps, Jonathan Katz devastatingly documents the toll of US interference around the globe from the late nineteenth century well into our own." -- Andrea Pitzer, author of Icebound and One Long Night " A stunning book , part secret history and part globe-spanning journalism. It brings to life one of the most interesting figures in our history, Butler, a military hero who challenged our deepest beliefs about American empire... Deeply reported and masterfully told , this book is indispensable reading from one of America's most important foreign correspondents." -- Christopher Leonard, New York Times bestselling author of Kochland "Katz is a wonderful writer and deep reporter who is perfectly poised to tell the story of American Empire." -- Peter Bergen, New York Times bestselling author of Manhunt "May well be the most intrepid biography you will ever read... as compelling and colorful as the man himself... For anyone seeking to understand how the modern world came to be, Gangsters of Capitalism is an essential book ." -- Ben Fountain, author of the National Book Award Finalist Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk, "Can you really question someone's dedication to their project when they climb Fort Rivière in northern Haiti to trace the imperial footsteps of Smedley "War Is A Racket" Butler? ... [A] bracing, expertly crafted history." -- Spencer Ackerman, author of Reign of Terror "Immensely readable." -- The Federalist "A relevant, readable effort to link past American colonialism to the present impulse to install homegrown leaders for life." -- Kirkus " S earing ...An eye-opening portrait of American hubris." -- Publisher's Weekly "A taut, unnerving account ...By following Butler's bloody trail around the world, Katz thoughtfully reckons with empire's true cost" -- Daniel Immerwahr, professor of history at Northwestern University and author of How to Hide An Empire "Butler was the Forrest Gump of US imperialism, in all the good and bad ways implied by that statement... Traveling in Butler's footsteps, Jonathan Katz devastatingly documents the toll of US interference around the globe from the late nineteenth century well into our own." -- Andrea Pitzer, author of Icebound and One Long Night " A stunning book , part secret history and part globe-spanning journalism. It brings to life one of the most interesting figures in our history, Butler, a military hero who challenged our deepest beliefs about American empire... Deeply reported and masterfully told , this book is indispensable reading from one of America's most important foreign correspondents." -- Christopher Leonard, New York Times bestselling author of Kochland "Katz is a wonderful writer and deep reporter who is perfectly poised to tell the story of American Empire." -- Peter Bergen, New York Times bestselling author of Manhunt "May well be the most intrepid biography you will ever read... as compelling and colorful as the man himself... For anyone seeking to understand how the modern world came to be, Gangsters of Capitalism is an essential book ." -- Ben Fountain, author of the National Book Award Finalist Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk, "Lively, deeply researched ... Katz's engaging style brings history alive." -- Associated Press "Katz's realism may shock many readers, but they would be well served to join him in pulling back the curtain, tipping over the jugs of institutional Kool-Aid, and taking a long, cold hard look in the proverbial mirror. Like watching a train wreck in slow motion, this is a raw historical perspective that will both fascinate and unsettle ." -- Task and Purpose "A sensational read" -- Mike Duncan, New York Times bestselling author and host of the Revolutions podcast "In an unsettling era in which Americans have been forced to contemplate the possible demise of their global empire, the remarkable life story of Smedley Butler is a primer on how that empire was wrought out of a string of long-obscured 'small wars,' coups and interventions a mere century ago ... A clear-eyed, excitingly-told look at that history, and a bracing, necessary read for our times. " -- Jon Lee Anderson, author of Che Guevara: a Revolutionary Life " Engaging ... Gangsters of Capitalism is not only a biography of Butler. The long-dead Marine also serves as Katz's Virgil, leading him on a journey around the world and through the inferno of empire's afterlife." -- The New Republic "A real page-turner." -- Noam Chomsky "An excellent , excellent book. Katz writes really beautifully about very ugly things. I couldn't recommend this book more highly." -- Spencer Ackerman, author of Reign of Terror "Immensely readable." -- The Federalist "A relevant, readable effort to link past American colonialism to the present impulse to install homegrown leaders for life." -- Kirkus " S earing ...An eye-opening portrait of American hubris." -- Publisher's Weekly "A taut, unnerving account ...By following Butler's bloody trail around the world, Katz thoughtfully reckons with empire's true cost" -- Daniel Immerwahr, professor of history at Northwestern University and author of How to Hide An Empire "Butler was the Forrest Gump of US imperialism, in all the good and bad ways implied by that statement... Traveling in Butler's footsteps, Jonathan Katz devastatingly documents the toll of US interference around the globe from the late nineteenth century well into our own." -- Andrea Pitzer, author of Icebound and One Long Night " A stunning book , part secret history and part globe-spanning journalism. It brings to life one of the most interesting figures in our history, Butler, a military hero who challenged our deepest beliefs about American empire... Deeply reported and masterfully told , this book is indispensable reading from one of America's most important foreign correspondents." -- Christopher Leonard, New York Times bestselling author of Kochland "Katz is a wonderful writer and deep reporter who is perfectly poised to tell the story of American Empire." -- Peter Bergen, New York Times bestselling author of Manhunt "May well be the most intrepid biography you will ever read... as compelling and colorful as the man himself... For anyone seeking to understand how the modern world came to be, Gangsters of Capitalism is an essential book ." -- Ben Fountain, author of the National Book Award Finalist Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk, "A taut, unnerving account of the Marine who carried the Stars and Stripes all over the globe. By following Butler's bloody trail around the world, Katz thoughtfully reckons with empire's true cost" -- Daniel Immerwahr, associate professor of history at Northwestern University and author of How to Hide An Empire "Butler was the Forrest Gump of US imperialism, in all the good and bad ways implied by that statement. As a Marine, Butler went everywhere and helped give birth to several bloody American traditions abroad: violence in the name of commerce, a can-do spirit willing to do horrible things, and a love of soldiers who risked their lives for their country. Traveling in Butler's footsteps, Jonathan Katz devastatingly documents the toll of US interference around the globe from the late nineteenth century well into our own." --Andrea Pitzer, author of Icebound and One Long Night " Gangsters of Capitalism is a stunning book, part secret history and part globe-spanning journalism. It brings to life one of the most interesting figures in our history, Butler, a military hero who challenged our deepest beliefs about American empire. Katz follows in Butler's footsteps, from Guantanamo Bay, to China, to Washington, D.C., showing us uncomfortable truths about Butler's life and legacy. Deeply reported and masterfully told, this book is indispensable reading from one of the America's most important foreign correspondents." --Christopher Leonard, New York Times bestselling author of Kochland: The Secret History of Koch Industries and Corporate Power in America "Katz is a wonderful writer and deep reporter who is perfectly poised to tell the story of American Empire." -- Peter Bergen, New York Times bestselling author of Manhunt " Gangsters of Capitalism may well be the most intrepid biography you will ever read... General Butler personified the first four decades of the American imperium, and this excellent biography--as compelling and colorful as the man himself--goes far toward tallying the true costs of empire. For anyone seeking to understand how the modern world came to be, Gangsters of Capitalism is an essential book." -- Ben Fountain, author of the National Book Award Finalist Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk, " S earing ...An eye-opening portrait of American hubris." -- Publisher's Weekly "A taut, unnerving account ...By following Butler's bloody trail around the world, Katz thoughtfully reckons with empire's true cost" -- Daniel Immerwahr, professor of history at Northwestern University and author of How to Hide An Empire "Butler was the Forrest Gump of US imperialism, in all the good and bad ways implied by that statement... Traveling in Butler's footsteps, Jonathan Katz devastatingly documents the toll of US interference around the globe from the late nineteenth century well into our own." -- Andrea Pitzer, author of Icebound and One Long Night " A stunning book , part secret history and part globe-spanning journalism. It brings to life one of the most interesting figures in our history, Butler, a military hero who challenged our deepest beliefs about American empire... Deeply reported and masterfully told , this book is indispensable reading from one of the America's most important foreign correspondents." -- Christopher Leonard, New York Times bestselling author of Kochland "Katz is a wonderful writer and deep reporter who is perfectly poised to tell the story of American Empire." -- Peter Bergen, New York Times bestselling author of Manhunt "May well be the most intrepid biography you will ever read... as compelling and colorful as the man himself... For anyone seeking to understand how the modern world came to be, Gangsters of Capitalism is an essential book ." -- Ben Fountain, author of the National Book Award Finalist Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk, "Lively, deeply researched ... Katz's engaging style brings history alive." -- Associated Press "A sensational read" -- Mike Duncan, New York Times bestselling author and host of the Revolutions podcast "In an unsettling era in which Americans have been forced to contemplate the possible demise of their global empire, the remarkable life story of Smedley Butler is a primer on how that empire was wrought out of a string of long-obscured 'small wars,' coups and interventions a mere century ago ... A clear-eyed, excitingly-told look at that history, and a bracing, necessary read for our times. " -- Jon Lee Anderson, author of Che Guevara: a Revolutionary Life " Engaging ... Gangsters of Capitalism is not only a biography of Butler. The long-dead Marine also serves as Katz's Virgil, leading him on a journey around the world and through the inferno of empire's afterlife." -- The New Republic "A real page-turner." -- Noam Chomsky "An excellent , excellent book. Katz writes really beautifully about very ugly things. I couldn't recommend this book more highly." -- Spencer Ackerman, author of Reign of Terror "Immensely readable." -- The Federalist "A relevant, readable effort to link past American colonialism to the present impulse to install homegrown leaders for life." -- Kirkus " S earing ...An eye-opening portrait of American hubris." -- Publisher's Weekly "A taut, unnerving account ...By following Butler's bloody trail around the world, Katz thoughtfully reckons with empire's true cost" -- Daniel Immerwahr, professor of history at Northwestern University and author of How to Hide An Empire "Butler was the Forrest Gump of US imperialism, in all the good and bad ways implied by that statement... Traveling in Butler's footsteps, Jonathan Katz devastatingly documents the toll of US interference around the globe from the late nineteenth century well into our own." -- Andrea Pitzer, author of Icebound and One Long Night " A stunning book , part secret history and part globe-spanning journalism. It brings to life one of the most interesting figures in our history, Butler, a military hero who challenged our deepest beliefs about American empire... Deeply reported and masterfully told , this book is indispensable reading from one of America's most important foreign correspondents." -- Christopher Leonard, New York Times bestselling author of Kochland "Katz is a wonderful writer and deep reporter who is perfectly poised to tell the story of American Empire." -- Peter Bergen, New York Times bestselling author of Manhunt "May well be the most intrepid biography you will ever read... as compelling and colorful as the man himself... For anyone seeking to understand how the modern world came to be, Gangsters of Capitalism is an essential book ." -- Ben Fountain, author of the National Book Award Finalist Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk, "Lively, deeply researched ... Katz's engaging style brings history alive." -- Associated Press "Like Butler himself, Katz's book is singular and hard to pin down ... an exhilarating hybrid of studious history and adventuresome travelogue." -- Jacobin "Katz's realism may shock many readers, but they would be well served to join him in pulling back the curtain, tipping over the jugs of institutional Kool-Aid, and taking a long, cold hard look in the proverbial mirror. Like watching a train wreck in slow motion, this is a raw historical perspective that will both fascinate and unsettle." -- Task and Purpose "A sensational read" --Mike Duncan, New York Times bestselling author and host of the Revolutions podcast "Engaging ... Gangsters of Capitalism is not only a biography of Butler. The long-dead Marine also serves as Katz's Virgil, leading him on a journey around the world and through the inferno of empire's afterlife." -- The New Republic "Immensely readable." -- The Federalist "A real page-turner." --Noam Chomsky "Stellar." -- Pod Save The People "In an unsettling era in which Americans have been forced to contemplate the possible demise of their global empire, the remarkable life story of Smedley Butler is a primer on how that empire was wrought out of a string of long-obscured 'small wars,' coups and interventions a mere century ago ... A clear-eyed, excitingly-told look at that history, and a bracing, necessary read for our times." --Jon Lee Anderson, author of Che Guevara: a Revolutionary Life "An excellent, excellent book. Katz writes really beautifully about very ugly things. I couldn't recommend this book more highly." --Spencer Ackerman, author of Reign of Terror "A relevant, readable effort to link past American colonialism to the present impulse to install homegrown leaders for life." -- Kirkus "Searing...An eye-opening portrait of American hubris." -- Publisher's Weekly "A taut, unnerving account...By following Butler's bloody trail around the world, Katz thoughtfully reckons with empire's true cost" --Daniel Immerwahr, professor of history at Northwestern University and author of How to Hide An Empire "Butler was the Forrest Gump of US imperialism, in all the good and bad ways implied by that statement... Traveling in Butler's footsteps, Jonathan Katz devastatingly documents the toll of US interference around the globe from the late nineteenth century well into our own." --Andrea Pitzer, author of Icebound and One Long Night "A stunning book, part secret history and part globe-spanning journalism. ... Deeply reported and masterfully told, this book is indispensable reading from one of America's most important foreign correspondents." --Christopher Leonard, New York Times bestselling author of Kochland "Katz is a wonderful writer and deep reporter who is perfectly poised to tell the story of American Empire." --Peter Bergen, New York Times bestselling author of Manhunt "May well be the most intrepid biography you will ever read... as compelling and colorful as the man himself... For anyone seeking to understand how the modern world came to be, Gangsters of Capitalism is an essential book." --Ben Fountain, author of the National Book Award Finalist Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk, "A taut, unnerving account ...By following Butler's bloody trail around the world, Katz thoughtfully reckons with empire's true cost" -- Daniel Immerwahr, associate professor of history at Northwestern University and author of How to Hide An Empire "Butler was the Forrest Gump of US imperialism, in all the good and bad ways implied by that statement... Traveling in Butler's footsteps, Jonathan Katz devastatingly documents the toll of US interference around the globe from the late nineteenth century well into our own." -- Andrea Pitzer, author of Icebound and One Long Night " A stunning book , part secret history and part globe-spanning journalism. It brings to life one of the most interesting figures in our history, Butler, a military hero who challenged our deepest beliefs about American empire... Deeply reported and masterfully told , this book is indispensable reading from one of the America's most important foreign correspondents." -- Christopher Leonard, New York Times bestselling author of Kochland "Katz is a wonderful writer and deep reporter who is perfectly poised to tell the story of American Empire." -- Peter Bergen, New York Times bestselling author of Manhunt "May well be the most intrepid biography you will ever read... as compelling and colorful as the man himself... For anyone seeking to understand how the modern world came to be, Gangsters of Capitalism is an essential book ." -- Ben Fountain, author of the National Book Award Finalist Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk, " S earing ...An eye-opening portrait of American hubris." -- Publisher's Weekly "A taut, unnerving account ...By following Butler's bloody trail around the world, Katz thoughtfully reckons with empire's true cost" -- Daniel Immerwahr, professor of history at Northwestern University and author of How to Hide An Empire "Butler was the Forrest Gump of US imperialism, in all the good and bad ways implied by that statement... Traveling in Butler's footsteps, Jonathan Katz devastatingly documents the toll of US interference around the globe from the late nineteenth century well into our own." -- Andrea Pitzer, author of Icebound and One Long Night " A stunning book , part secret history and part globe-spanning journalism. It brings to life one of the most interesting figures in our history, Butler, a military hero who challenged our deepest beliefs about American empire... Deeply reported and masterfully told , this book is indispensable reading from one of America's most important foreign correspondents." -- Christopher Leonard, New York Times bestselling author of Kochland "Katz is a wonderful writer and deep reporter who is perfectly poised to tell the story of American Empire." -- Peter Bergen, New York Times bestselling author of Manhunt "May well be the most intrepid biography you will ever read... as compelling and colorful as the man himself... For anyone seeking to understand how the modern world came to be, Gangsters of Capitalism is an essential book ." -- Ben Fountain, author of the National Book Award Finalist Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk, "A taut, unnerving account ...By following Butler's bloody trail around the world, Katz thoughtfully reckons with empire's true cost" -- Daniel Immerwahr, professor of history at Northwestern University and author of How to Hide An Empire "Butler was the Forrest Gump of US imperialism, in all the good and bad ways implied by that statement... Traveling in Butler's footsteps, Jonathan Katz devastatingly documents the toll of US interference around the globe from the late nineteenth century well into our own." -- Andrea Pitzer, author of Icebound and One Long Night " A stunning book , part secret history and part globe-spanning journalism. It brings to life one of the most interesting figures in our history, Butler, a military hero who challenged our deepest beliefs about American empire... Deeply reported and masterfully told , this book is indispensable reading from one of the America's most important foreign correspondents." -- Christopher Leonard, New York Times bestselling author of Kochland "Katz is a wonderful writer and deep reporter who is perfectly poised to tell the story of American Empire." -- Peter Bergen, New York Times bestselling author of Manhunt "May well be the most intrepid biography you will ever read... as compelling and colorful as the man himself... For anyone seeking to understand how the modern world came to be, Gangsters of Capitalism is an essential book ." -- Ben Fountain, author of the National Book Award Finalist Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk, "A taut, unnerving account of the Marine who carried the Stars and Stripes all over the globe. By following Butler's bloody trail around the world, Katz thoughtfully reckons with empire's true cost" -- Daniel Immerwahr, associate professor of history at Northwestern University and author of How to Hide An Empire "Butler was the Forrest Gump of US imperialism, in all the good and bad ways implied by that statement. As a Marine, Butler went everywhere and helped give birth to several bloody American traditions abroad: violence in the name of commerce, a can-do spirit willing to do horrible things, and a love of soldiers who risked their lives for their country. Traveling in Butler's footsteps, Jonathan Katz devastatingly documents the toll of US interference around the globe from the late nineteenth century well into our own." --Andrea Pitzer, author of Icebound and One Long Night " Gangsters of Capitalism is a stunning book, part secret history and part globe-spanning journalism. It brings to life one of the most interesting figures in our history, Butler, a military hero who challenged our deepest beliefs about American empire. Katz follows in Butler's footsteps, from Guantanamo Bay, to China, to Washington, D.C., showing us uncomfortable truths about Butler's life and legacy. Deeply reported and masterfully told, this book is indispensable reading from one of the America's most important foreign correspondents." --Christopher Leonard, New York Times bestselling author of Kochland: The Secret History of Koch Industries and Corporate Power in America "Katz is a brilliant writer with a unique voice and analytical viewpoint. The overlooked history of American expansionism in the pre-WWII years clearly holds relevance for contemporary public policy issues, not only through analogy, but also in that era's direct influence on today's geopolitics." -- Sheri Fink, Pulitzer Prize winning author of Five Days at Memorial "Katz is a wonderful writer and deep reporter who is perfectly poised to tell the story of American Empire." -- Peter Bergen, New York Times bestselling author of Manhunt " Gangsters of Capitalism may well be the most intrepid biography you will ever read... General Butler personified the first four decades of the American imperium, and this excellent biography--as compelling and colorful as the man himself--goes far toward tallying the true costs of empire. For anyone seeking to understand how the modern world came to be, Gangsters of Capitalism is an essential book." -- Ben Fountain, author of the National Book Award Finalist Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk, "Immensely readable." -- The Federalist "A relevant, readable effort to link past American colonialism to the present impulse to install homegrown leaders for life." -- Kirkus " S earing ...An eye-opening portrait of American hubris." -- Publisher's Weekly "A taut, unnerving account ...By following Butler's bloody trail around the world, Katz thoughtfully reckons with empire's true cost" -- Daniel Immerwahr, professor of history at Northwestern University and author of How to Hide An Empire "Butler was the Forrest Gump of US imperialism, in all the good and bad ways implied by that statement... Traveling in Butler's footsteps, Jonathan Katz devastatingly documents the toll of US interference around the globe from the late nineteenth century well into our own." -- Andrea Pitzer, author of Icebound and One Long Night " A stunning book , part secret history and part globe-spanning journalism. It brings to life one of the most interesting figures in our history, Butler, a military hero who challenged our deepest beliefs about American empire... Deeply reported and masterfully told , this book is indispensable reading from one of America's most important foreign correspondents." -- Christopher Leonard, New York Times bestselling author of Kochland "Katz is a wonderful writer and deep reporter who is perfectly poised to tell the story of American Empire." -- Peter Bergen, New York Times bestselling author of Manhunt "May well be the most intrepid biography you will ever read... as compelling and colorful as the man himself... For anyone seeking to understand how the modern world came to be, Gangsters of Capitalism is an essential book ." -- Ben Fountain, author of the National Book Award Finalist Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk, "A sensational read" -- Mike Duncan, New York Times bestselling author and host of the Revolutions podcast "In an unsettling era in which Americans have been forced to contemplate the possible demise of their global empire, the remarkable life story of Smedley Butler is a primer on how that empire was wrought out of a string of long-obscured 'small wars,' coups and interventions a mere century ago... A clear-eyed, excitingly-told look at that history, and a bracing, necessary read for our times. " -- Jon Lee Anderson, author of Che Guevara: a Revolutionary Life " Engaging ... Gangsters of Capitalism is not only a biography of Butler. The long-dead Marine also serves as Katz's Virgil, leading him on a journey around the world and through the inferno of empire's afterlife." -- The New Republic "A real page-turner." -- Noam Chomsky "An excellent , excellent book. Katz writes really beautifully about very ugly things. I couldn't recommend this book more highly." -- Spencer Ackerman, author of Reign of Terror "Immensely readable." -- The Federalist "A relevant, readable effort to link past American colonialism to the present impulse to install homegrown leaders for life." -- Kirkus " S earing ...An eye-opening portrait of American hubris." -- Publisher's Weekly "A taut, unnerving account ...By following Butler's bloody trail around the world, Katz thoughtfully reckons with empire's true cost" -- Daniel Immerwahr, professor of history at Northwestern University and author of How to Hide An Empire "Butler was the Forrest Gump of US imperialism, in all the good and bad ways implied by that statement... Traveling in Butler's footsteps, Jonathan Katz devastatingly documents the toll of US interference around the globe from the late nineteenth century well into our own." -- Andrea Pitzer, author of Icebound and One Long Night " A stunning book , part secret history and part globe-spanning journalism. It brings to life one of the most interesting figures in our history, Butler, a military hero who challenged our deepest beliefs about American empire... Deeply reported and masterfully told , this book is indispensable reading from one of America's most important foreign correspondents." -- Christopher Leonard, New York Times bestselling author of Kochland "Katz is a wonderful writer and deep reporter who is perfectly poised to tell the story of American Empire." -- Peter Bergen, New York Times bestselling author of Manhunt "May well be the most intrepid biography you will ever read... as compelling and colorful as the man himself... For anyone seeking to understand how the modern world came to be, Gangsters of Capitalism is an essential book ." -- Ben Fountain, author of the National Book Award Finalist Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk, "In an unsettling era in which Americans have been forced to contemplate the possible demise of their global empire, the remarkable life story of Smedley Butler is a primer on how that empire was wrought out of a string of long-obscured 'small wars,' coups and interventions a mere century ago... A clear-eyed, excitingly-told look at that history, and a bracing, necessary read for our times. " -- Jon Anderson Lee, author of Che Guevara: a Revolutionary Life " Engaging ... Gangsters of Capitalism is not only a biography of Butler. The long-dead Marine also serves as Katz's Virgil, leading him on a journey around the world and through the inferno of empire's afterlife." -- History News Network "A real page-turner." -- Noam Chomsky "An excellent , excellent book. Katz writes really beautifully about very ugly things. I couldn't recommend this book more highly." -- Spencer Ackerman, author of Reign of Terror "Immensely readable." -- The Federalist "A relevant, readable effort to link past American colonialism to the present impulse to install homegrown leaders for life." -- Kirkus " S earing ...An eye-opening portrait of American hubris." -- Publisher's Weekly "A taut, unnerving account ...By following Butler's bloody trail around the world, Katz thoughtfully reckons with empire's true cost" -- Daniel Immerwahr, professor of history at Northwestern University and author of How to Hide An Empire "Butler was the Forrest Gump of US imperialism, in all the good and bad ways implied by that statement... Traveling in Butler's footsteps, Jonathan Katz devastatingly documents the toll of US interference around the globe from the late nineteenth century well into our own." -- Andrea Pitzer, author of Icebound and One Long Night " A stunning book , part secret history and part globe-spanning journalism. It brings to life one of the most interesting figures in our history, Butler, a military hero who challenged our deepest beliefs about American empire... Deeply reported and masterfully told , this book is indispensable reading from one of America's most important foreign correspondents." -- Christopher Leonard, New York Times bestselling author of Kochland "Katz is a wonderful writer and deep reporter who is perfectly poised to tell the story of American Empire." -- Peter Bergen, New York Times bestselling author of Manhunt "May well be the most intrepid biography you will ever read... as compelling and colorful as the man himself... For anyone seeking to understand how the modern world came to be, Gangsters of Capitalism is an essential book ." -- Ben Fountain, author of the National Book Award Finalist Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk, "Lively, deeply researched ... Katz's engaging style brings history alive." -- Associated Press "Like Butler himself, Katz's book is singular and hard to pin down ... an exhilarating hybrid of studious history and adventuresome travelogue." -- Jacobin "Katz's realism may shock many readers, but they would be well served to join him in pulling back the curtain, tipping over the jugs of institutional Kool-Aid, and taking a long, cold hard look in the proverbial mirror. Like watching a train wreck in slow motion, this is a raw historical perspective that will both fascinate and unsettle." -- Task and Purpose "A sensational read" --Mike Duncan, New York Times bestselling author and host of the Revolutions podcast "Engaging ... Gangsters of Capitalism is not only a biography of Butler. The long-dead Marine also serves as Katz's Virgil, leading him on a journey around the world and through the inferno of empire's afterlife." -- The New Republic "Immensely readable." -- The Federalist "A real page-turner." --Noam Chomsky "A superb book." -- Responsible Statecraft "Stellar." -- Pod Save The People "In an unsettling era in which Americans have been forced to contemplate the possible demise of their global empire, the remarkable life story of Smedley Butler is a primer on how that empire was wrought out of a string of long-obscured 'small wars,' coups and interventions a mere century ago ... A clear-eyed, excitingly-told look at that history, and a bracing, necessary read for our times." --Jon Lee Anderson, author of Che Guevara: a Revolutionary Life "An excellent, excellent book. Katz writes really beautifully about very ugly things. I couldn't recommend this book more highly." --Spencer Ackerman, author of Reign of Terror "A relevant, readable effort to link past American colonialism to the present impulse to install homegrown leaders for life." -- Kirkus "Searing...An eye-opening portrait of American hubris." -- Publisher's Weekly "A taut, unnerving account...By following Butler's bloody trail around the world, Katz thoughtfully reckons with empire's true cost" --Daniel Immerwahr, professor of history at Northwestern University and author of How to Hide An Empire "Butler was the Forrest Gump of US imperialism, in all the good and bad ways implied by that statement... Traveling in Butler's footsteps, Jonathan Katz devastatingly documents the toll of US interference around the globe from the late nineteenth century well into our own." --Andrea Pitzer, author of Icebound and One Long Night "A stunning book, part secret history and part globe-spanning journalism. ... Deeply reported and masterfully told, this book is indispensable reading from one of America's most important foreign correspondents." --Christopher Leonard, New York Times bestselling author of Kochland "Katz is a wonderful writer and deep reporter who is perfectly poised to tell the story of American Empire." --Peter Bergen, New York Times bestselling author of Manhunt "May well be the most intrepid biography you will ever read... as compelling and colorful as the man himself... For anyone seeking to understand how the modern world came to be, Gangsters of Capitalism is an essential book." --Ben Fountain, author of the National Book Award Finalist Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk
Table Of Content
Prologue: Newtown Square 1 Philadelphia 2 Guantánamo 3 Luzon, Philippines 4 Northern China 5 Samar, Philippines 6 The Isthmus 7 Subic Bay, Philippines 8 Nicaragua 9 The Canal Zone 10 Veracruz 11 Haiti 12 Dominican Republic 13 Port-au-Prince 14 France 15 Philadelphia 16 Shanghai 17 America Epilogue Acknowledgments A Note on Sources Selected Bibliography Notes Index
Synopsis
A groundbreaking journey tracing America's forgotten path to global powerand how its legacies shape our world todaytold through the extraordinary life of a complicated Marine. "Far more extraordinary than even the life of Smedley Butler." The Washington Post Smedley Butler was the most celebrated warfighter of his time. Bestselling books were written about him. Hollywood adored him. Wherever the flag went, "The Fighting Quaker" went--serving in nearly every major overseas conflict from the Spanish War of 1898 until the eve of World War II. From his first days as a 16-year-old recruit at the newly seized Guantánamo Bay, he blazed a path for empire: helping annex the Philippines and the land for the Panama Canal, leading troops in China (twice), and helping invade and occupy Nicaragua, Puerto Rico, Haiti, Mexico, and more. Yet in retirement, Butler turned into a warrior against war, imperialism, and big business, declaring: "I was a racketeer for capitalism." Award-winning author Jonathan Myerson Katz traveled across the world--from China to Guantánamo, the mountains of Haiti to the Panama Canal--and pored over the personal letters of Butler, his fellow Marines, and his Quaker family on Philadelphia's Main Line. Along the way, Katz shows how the consequences of the Marines' actions are still very much alive: talking politics with a Sandinista commander in Nicaragua, getting a martial arts lesson from a devotee of the Boxer Rebellion in China, and getting cast as a P.O.W. extra in a Filipino movie about their American War. Tracing a path from the first wave of U.S. overseas expansionism to the rise of fascism in the 1930s to the crises of democracy in our own time, Gangsters of Capitalism tells an urgent story about a formative era most Americans have never learned about, but that the rest of the world cannot forget.
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VE25.B88K38 2022
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