Defenseless America
Securing the Nation: A Historical Analysis of America's Strategic VulnerabilitiesBy Hudson Maxim
Length5h 16m
About this audiobook
In "Defenseless America," Hudson Maxim presents a compelling treatise on the vulnerabilities of the United States in the face of potential military threats. Drawing from his expertise in ordnance and explosives, Maxim critiques contemporary defense strategies while advocating for a more robust military infrastructure. His literary style is both accessible and didactic, employing persuasive rhetoric to engage his readers, while intricately weaving historical examples and vivid analogies that resonate with the political climate of the early 20th century. This work not only serves as a manifesto for national defense but also as a reflection on the social and ethical implications of preparedness during a time of increasing global tensions. Hudson Maxim, a pioneering figure in the field of explosives engineering and munitions, was profoundly influenced by the events leading up to World War I. His experiences as a consultant and inventor in military technology illuminated the urgent need for America to bolster its defenses against foreign aggression. This background imbues the text with a sense of urgency and authenticity, as he argues for a paradigm shift in how America perceives its own security and preparedness. "Defenseless America" is a must-read for scholars of military history, policy-makers, and anyone engaged in the discussion of national security. Maxim's insights remain relevant today as they challenge readers to reconsider the precarious balance between disarmament and defense, making this work an engaging and thought-provoking addition to the conversation on America'Äôs role in global security.
Audiobook details
GenrePolitics and Government
Length5 hrs 16 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 20, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
2CHAPTER II: CAN LAW BE SUBSTITUTED FOR WAR?
3CHAPTER III: OUR INCONSISTENT MONROE DOCTRINE
4CHAPTER IV: MODERN METHODS AND MACHINERY OF WAR
5CHAPTER V: THE NEEDS OF OUR ARMY
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6CHAPTER VI: THE NEEDS OF OUR NAVY
7CHAPTER VII: LANGUAGE OF THE BIG GUNS
8CHAPTER VIII: AËRIAL WARFARE
9CHAPTER IX: OUR ARMAMENTS NOT A BURDEN
10CHAPTER X: EGO-FANATIC GOOD INTENTIONS AND THEIR RELATION TO NATIONAL DEFENSE
11CHAPTER XI: A DANGEROUS CRIMINAL CLASS?
12CHAPTER XII: THE GOOD AND EVIL OF PEACE AND OF WAR
13PRAISE FROM PATRIOTS: Extracts From a Few of Hundreds of Letters Praising HUDSON MAXIM'S DEFENSELESS AMERICA
14PRAISE FROM EDITORS: No Serious Book Has Ever Been More Highly Praised by the Leading Newspapers of America.
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