A little after the 20th anniversary of the Iraq War, Lewis Lapham discusses three essays he wrote during the George W. Bush era. With fine prose and razor-edged contempt for war, lies, and complacent members of the commentariat, each article captures a distinctive historical moment.
“The American Rome” (August 2001): https://harpers.org/archive/2001/08/the-american-rome/
“Cause for Dissent” (April 2003): https://harpers.org/archive/2003/04/cause-for-dissent/
“Going by the Book” (November 2006): https://harpers.org/archive/2006/11/going-by-the-book/
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