Enemies: A History Of Bad Blood

Enemies: A History Of Bad Blood

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Across generations, Americans have seen foes turn to friends and allies to enemies. So, as negotiations are in the works for a nuclear deal with Iran and to resume formal diplomatic relations with Cuba, the Guys explore how the United States has dealt with enemies across time. From the tarring and feathering of British Loyalists during the Revolution to comic book portrayals of Nazi Germany, Brian, Ed, and Peter consider how feelings of national animus have taken shape and what those relations say about Americans and their government.