Remembering War the American Way Author:G. Kurt Piehler An engaging analysis of how Americans commemorate wars. This engaging look at the political battles over how Americans have built monuments for wars, from the Civil War to Vietnam, reveals that these public monuments often become a touchstone for feelings about the war, political expression, and America's role in the world. Piehler's n... more »ew preface brings the story up to the present. 31 b/w photographs and illustrations.« less