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How To Hide An Empire: A History Of The Greater United States
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Named One Of The Ten Best Books Of The Year By The Chicago Tribunea Publishers Weekly Best Book Of 2019 A 2019 Npr Staff Picka Pathbreaking History Of The United States Overseas Possessions And The True Meaning Of Its Empirewe Are Familiar With Maps That Outline All Fifty States. And We Are Also Familiar With The Idea That The United States Is An Empire, Exercising Power Around The World. But What About The Actual Territoriesthe Islands, Atolls, And Archipelagosthis Country Has Governed And Inhabited?In How To Hide An Empire, Daniel Immerwahr Tells The Fascinating Story Of The United States Outside The United States. In Crackling, Fastpaced Prose, He Reveals Forgotten Episodes That Cast American History In A New Light. We Travel To The Guano Islands, Where Prospectors Collected One Of The Nineteenth Centurys Most Valuable Commodities, And The Philippines, Site Of The Most Destructive Event On U.S. Soil. In Puerto Rico, Immerwahr Shows How U.S. Doctors Conducted Grisly Experiments They Would Never Have Conducted On The Mainland And Charts The Emergence Of Independence Fighters Who Would Shoot Up The U.S. Congress.In The Years After World War Ii, Immerwahr Notes, The United States Moved Away From Colonialism. Instead, It Put Innovations In Electronics, Transportation, And Culture To Use, Devising A New Sort Of Influence That Did Not Require The Control Of Colonies. Rich With Absorbing Vignettes, Full Of Surprises, And Driven By An Original Conception Of What Empire And Globalization Mean Today, How To Hide An Empire Is A Major And Compulsively Readable Work Of History.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'How to Hide an Empire'? A: The main theme of 'How to Hide an Empire' is the exploration of the United States' overseas territories and the implications of American imperialism, revealing a history often overlooked in traditional narratives.
- Q: Who is the author of 'How to Hide an Empire'? A: The author of 'How to Hide an Empire' is Daniel Immerwahr, a historian known for his insights into American history and imperialism.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book 'How to Hide an Empire' was published on March 3, 2020.
- Q: How many pages does 'How to Hide an Empire' have? A: 'How to Hide an Empire' contains a total of 528 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This edition of 'How to Hide an Empire' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is 'How to Hide an Empire' suitable for academic study? A: 'How to Hide an Empire' is suitable for academic study, particularly for those interested in American history, imperialism, and globalization, as it presents well-researched insights and historical contexts.
- Q: Are there any notable accolades for this book? A: 'How to Hide an Empire' has received accolades such as being named one of the ten best books of the year by the Chicago Tribune and a best book of 2019 by Publishers Weekly.
- Q: What unique perspectives does the book offer about American history? A: The book offers unique perspectives by focusing on the lesser-known territories governed by the U.S. and how these areas have shaped American identity and foreign policy.
- Q: Can 'How to Hide an Empire' be read by a general audience? A: 'How to Hide an Empire' is written in an engaging style that makes it accessible to a general audience, while still providing depth for serious readers.
- Q: What can readers expect in terms of writing style? A: Readers can expect a fast-paced, engaging writing style that combines compelling storytelling with historical analysis, making complex topics relatable and interesting.