American Mission and the "Evil Empire: The Crusade for a "Free Russia" since 1881 by David S. Foglesong examines how the United States has, for over 130 years, viewed Russia through a lens of liberating and remaking it, repeatedly casting Russia as both a potential partner and a "dark double"; the foil against which Americans define their own identity. The book traces recurring cycles of messianic expectations, contrasting imagery and euphoria and disappointment in American attitudes toward Russia.  The author supports his analysis with a wide array of sources, from political cartoons to missionary accounts. American Mission and the Evil Empire is a fascinating read for anyone interested in contemporary American political and media narratives about Russia and how they have shaped US identity.

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