War is a Racket (And Other Essential Truths from General Smedley Butler)
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Product Details
Author:
Smedley Butler, Kristofer Goldsmith
Format:
Paperback
Pages:
160
Publisher:
Pushkin Press (September 22, 2026)
Imprint:
Steerforth
Release Date:
September 22, 2026
Language:
English
Audience:
General/trade
ISBN-13:
9781586424626
ISBN-10:
1586424629
Weight:
4.4oz
Dimensions:
4.37" x 6.26" x 0.46"
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RandomHouse
List Price:
$13.95
Country of Origin:
United States
Pub Discount:
65
Case Pack:
76
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$10.74
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P-RH
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A
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Yes
Overview
Includes a new introduction by Kristofer Goldsmith, the nation’s most recognized authority on the targeting of American troops and veterans with disinformation and extremist recruiting efforts.
Updated with fresh material, this edition brings the prophetic warnings of the 2-time Medal of Honor recipient to a new generation.
"A short, blunt, and extremely vigorous blast." —The New York Times
Smedley Butler, a retired Marine Corps major general and the most decorated combat veteran of his era, is best known today for War is a Racket (1935), a searing anti-war, anti-imperialism, anti-capitalism critique of U.S. military interventionism that has remained perennially in-print and is as relevant today as ever.
This new collection features additional writings that underscore Butler’s role as a staunch advocate for veterans' rights and a fearless defender of democracy. In addition to his 1933 call-to-action, "You've Got to Get Mad," this volume includes his explosive 1934 testimony before the McCormack-Dickstein Committee. There, Butler exposed "The Business Plot"—a conspiracy by a group of Wall Street and other powerful figures that sought to convince Buter to use his influence over disgruntled veterans to seize control of the federal government and install a fascist regime.
With America’s present day military activity more closely tied to corporate profits and the enrichment of its leaders than ever, Butler’s insightful breakdown of the military-industrial complex remains highly resonant. Featuring a new introduction from combat veteran and advocate Kristofer Goldsmith, this edition is an essential resource for anyone looking to build their antifascist toolkit.
Updated with fresh material, this edition brings the prophetic warnings of the 2-time Medal of Honor recipient to a new generation.
"A short, blunt, and extremely vigorous blast." —The New York Times
Smedley Butler, a retired Marine Corps major general and the most decorated combat veteran of his era, is best known today for War is a Racket (1935), a searing anti-war, anti-imperialism, anti-capitalism critique of U.S. military interventionism that has remained perennially in-print and is as relevant today as ever.
This new collection features additional writings that underscore Butler’s role as a staunch advocate for veterans' rights and a fearless defender of democracy. In addition to his 1933 call-to-action, "You've Got to Get Mad," this volume includes his explosive 1934 testimony before the McCormack-Dickstein Committee. There, Butler exposed "The Business Plot"—a conspiracy by a group of Wall Street and other powerful figures that sought to convince Buter to use his influence over disgruntled veterans to seize control of the federal government and install a fascist regime.
With America’s present day military activity more closely tied to corporate profits and the enrichment of its leaders than ever, Butler’s insightful breakdown of the military-industrial complex remains highly resonant. Featuring a new introduction from combat veteran and advocate Kristofer Goldsmith, this edition is an essential resource for anyone looking to build their antifascist toolkit.
