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jingoism (jĭng`gōĭzəm), advocacy of a policy of aggressive nationalism. The term was first used in connection with certain British politicians who sought to bring England into the Russo-Turkish War (1877–78) on the side of the Turks. It apparently derived from a popular song of the period: "We don't want to fight, but, by jingo, if we do … ." jingoism the belligerent spirit or foreign policy of jingoes; chauvinism How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Michael Parenti's recent books include Superpatriotism (City Lights) and The Assassination of Julius Caesar (New Press), and The Culture Struggle (Seven Stories Press), all available in paperback, www. Simultaneously, an unparalleled growth of superpatriotism mushroomed out of World War I. Michael Parenti is the author of The Assassination of Julius Caesar (New Press) and Superpatriotism (City Lights). |
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