The Destiny Of America: With An Appendix, Who Are The Japanese? (1921)

The Destiny Of America: With An Appendix, Who Are The Japanese? is a book written by William Gordon Mackendrick and published in 1921. The book explores the concept of American exceptionalism and the destiny of the United States as a world power. Mackendrick argues that America has a unique role to play in shaping the future of the world and that its destiny is to spread its values and ideals across the globe.The book is divided into two parts. The first part examines the historical and philosophical foundations of American exceptionalism. Mackendrick traces the roots of this concept back to the Puritans and argues that it has been a driving force in American history ever since. He also explores the various challenges that America has faced over the years, including the Civil War and World War I, and how it has emerged stronger from each crisis.The second part of the book is an appendix that focuses on the Japanese people. Mackendrick provides a brief overview of Japanese history and culture and argues that the Japanese are a unique and fascinating people. He also discusses the relationship between Japan and the United States and how it has evolved over time.Overall, The Destiny Of America: With An Appendix, Who Are The Japanese? is a thought-provoking book that explores some of the most important questions facing the United States in the early 20th century. Mackendrick's insights into American exceptionalism and the destiny of the United States remain relevant today and make this book a valuable read for anyone interested in American history and politics.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.