Violence and noble ideals: how the American empire was forged in the 19th century
In the second half of the 19th century, America — long regarded as a beacon of democracy — was a country where elections were accompanied by drunkenness and brawls. The piece paints a picture of an empire forged simultaneously from violence, cruelty and noble ideals. It serves as a reminder that democratic ideals and brutal reality long went hand in hand in the United States.
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