Thomas E. Ricks Books
Thomas E. Ricks is a journalist who served as the Washington Post’s military correspondent from 2000 to 2008. Currently, he writes an award-winning blog for Foreign Policy magazine and serves as an adviser on national security at the organization New America. He is a two-time Pulitzer Prize winner and the author of the best-selling book Fiasco: The American Military Adventure in Iraq.
First Principles
What's First Principles about?
Over the years, much has been made of the influence of Enlightenment ideas – particularly those of English philosopher John Locke – on America’s founding fathers. First Principles (2020) takes a different approach. It focuses instead on the ways in which Greek and Roman history and philosophy profoundly shaped the values and goals of America’s first four presidents, and how classical ideas are embedded in the nation to this day.
Who should read First Principles?
- Anyone interested in American history, or political philosophy
- Students of Greek and Roman classics
Fiasco
What's Fiasco about?
Fiasco by Thomas E. Ricks provides a critical analysis of the United States' military involvement in Iraq. Through extensive research and interviews, Ricks uncovers the series of missteps and miscalculations that led to a protracted and costly war. This thought-provoking book challenges conventional wisdom and offers valuable insights into the complexities of modern warfare.
Who should read Fiasco?
Readers who are interested in understanding the complexities and failures of the Iraq War
Individuals who want to gain insights into the decision-making processes within the U.S. government and military
Those who seek a critical analysis of American foreign policy and its consequences