Books like A Long Short War by Christopher Hitchens
Christopher Hitchens presents a critique of the U.S. involvement in the Iraq War between 2003 and 2011, examining the political motivations, implications for terrorism, and the broader impact on U.S. government policy.
First publish date: 2003
Genre: Politics & Government/Government
Authors: Christopher Hitchens
★
★
★
★
★
0.0 (0 community ratings)
How are these books recommended?
The books recommended for A Long Short War by Christopher Hitchens are shaped by reader interaction. Votes on how closely books relate, user ratings, and community comments all help refine these recommendations and highlight books readers genuinely find similar in theme, ideas, and overall reading experience.
Have you read any of these books?
Your votes, ratings, and comments help improve recommendations and make it easier
for other readers to discover books they’ll enjoy.
Books similar to A Long Short War (12 similar books)
Noam Chomsky argues that the United States itself is a failed state, critiquing its interventionist policies, nuclear risks, Iraq occupation, and democratic deficits in both foreign and domestic arenas.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
Matt Taibbi examines post‑9/11 America from the corridors of Congress to the frontlines of Iraq, the rise of the 9/11 Truth Movement, and the influence of evangelical mega‑churches, revealing a nation in political turmoil.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
Drawing on first-hand testimony, previously unpublished documentation and broad sweeps through material released under the Freedom of Information Act, Christopher Hitchens mounts a devastating indictment of a man whose ambition and ruthlessness have directly resulted in both individual murders and widespread, indiscriminate slaughter.--Publisher description.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
Frank Rich chronicles how the Bush administration used 9/11, the Iraq war, and Hurricane Katrina to spin a narrative that consolidated power and reshaped American politics.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
Greg Palast exposes corruption and wartime secrets through investigative journalism, focusing on U.S. politics, the Iraq War, and the petroleum industry.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
A critical exploration of George Orwell’s influence and legacy.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
Seymour M. Hersh exposes how the Bush administration’s decisions turned the September 11 attacks into a divisive Iraq war, revealing the links between early intelligence failures, political ideology, and the Abu Ghraib scandal.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
A detailed account of the US war in Iraq, tracing the political decisions behind it, the day‑to‑day experiences of soldiers and civilians, and the lasting impact on American society.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
Christopher Hitchens calls on young dissenters to embrace radical thinking, drawing on figures like Zola, Rosa Parks and Havel to champion dialectical debate, irony, and social critique in pursuit of a better society.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
At a time when the United States exacts a greater and greater power over the rest of the world, America's leading voice of dissent needs to be heard more than ever. In over thirty timely, accessible and urgent essays, Chomsky cogently examines the burning issues of our post-9/11 world, covering the invasion and occupation of Iraq, the Bush presidency and the Israeli invasion of Lebanon. This is an essential collection, from a vital and authoritative perspective.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
Edward W. Said critiques the American response to 9/11 and the 'roadmap' for peace in Iraq, calling it a failure of diplomacy and a threat to Middle East stability.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
Some Other Similar Books
God Is Not Great: How Religion Poisons Everything by Christopher HitchensArguably: Essays by Christopher Hitchens
Hitch-22: A Memoir by Christopher Hitchens
The Missionary Position: Mother Teresa in Theory and Practice by Christopher Hitchens
Thomas Jefferson: Author of America by Fawn M. Brodie
The Age of Intelligence: Science and Global Threats to Humanity by Henry Kissinger
Have a similar book in mind? Let others know!
Please login to submit books!