Defenseless America (eBook)

Hudson Maxim (Autor)

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2022
207 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654737543-2 (EAN)

Infos

In 'Defenseless America' by Hudson Maxim, the author presents a compelling argument for the importance of national defense through the lens of his own experiences as a prominent inventor and engineer. Maxim's clear and persuasive writing style, combined with his extensive knowledge of military technology and strategy, makes this book a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the challenges facing America in the early 20th century. Maxim delves into the vulnerabilities of the nation's infrastructure and outlines potential threats, offering practical solutions to strengthen national security. The book is both informative and thought-provoking, shedding light on a critical issue that continues to be relevant today.

Autor

Hudson Maxim (1853–1927) was an American inventor, as well as a prolific author, best known for his work in military ordnance and explosives. Born in Orneville, Maine, Hudson Maxim was the brother of Hiram Maxim, the inventor of the Maxim machine gun. Although overshadowed by his brother's stark contributions to automatic weaponry, Hudson made his mark through the development of smokeless gunpowder and various high-explosive compounds, influencing the arms industry at a pivotal time in history. A pioneering chemist and self-taught expert in ballistics, his literary ambitions led him to address the issues of national defense and warfare from a technical and patriotic perspective. His book 'Defenseless America' presents a compelling argument for the modernization and strengthening of the United States' military capabilities at the brink of World War I. Employing a writing style that is both didactic and persuasive, Maxim sought to engage the public as well as military experts in discourse on the nation's preparedness—or lack thereof—against the backdrop of global conflict. Throughout his works, Maxim combined an intimate understanding of weaponry with a passionate plea for American resilience, leaving a nuanced imprint on the fabric of early 20th-century military literature.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 16.9.2022
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Geschichte / Politik ► Regional- / Landesgeschichte
• Schlagworte: American defense • american historical fiction • Armies • Arms development • classic war novels • Defenseless America book • defenses • Distribution • Early 20th Century • early 20th century fiction • historical non-fiction • Hudson Maxim works • industrial capacity • Military Fiction • Military policy debates • military situation • Military Technology • national security • organization • Patriotic novels • political military narratives • pre-WWI literature • Technological Innovation • United States • vintage american classics • World War I preparation