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Lively and fascinating … [Immerwahr] is incapable of writing a dull page, and he has a real gift for making striking and unusual connections -- Noel Malcolm ― Sunday Telegraph
To call this standout book a corrective would make it sound earnest and dutiful, when in fact it is wry, readable and often astonishing … It’s a testament to Immerwahr’s considerable storytelling skills that I found myself riveted by his sections on Hoover’s quest for standardized screw threads, wondering what might happen next. But beyond its collection of anecdotes and arcana, this humane book offers something bigger and more profound. How to Hide an Empire nimbly combines breadth and sweep with fine-grained attention to detail. The result is a provocative and absorbing history of the United States ― ‘not as it appears in its fantasies, but as it actually is.’ ― New York Times
There are many histories of American expansionism. How to Hide an Empire renders them all obsolete. It is brilliantly conceived, utterly original, and immensely entertaining - simultaneously vivid, sardonic and deadly serious. -- Andrew J. Bacevich, author of Twilight of the American Century
This book changes our understanding of the fundamental character of the United States as a presence in world history. By focusing on the processes by which Americans acquired, controlled, and were affected by territory, Daniel Immerwahr shows that the United States was not just another “empire,” but was a highly distinctive one the dimensions of which have been largely ignored. -- David A. Hollinger, Professor Emeritus of History at the University of California, Berkeley, and author of Protestants Abroad
How to Hide an Empire is a breakthrough, for both Daniel Immerwahr and our collective understanding of America’s role in the world. His narrative of the rise of our colonial empire outside North America, and then our surprising pivot from colonization to globalization after World War II, is enthralling in the telling -- and troubling for anyone pondering our nation’s past and future. The result is a book for citizens and scholars alike. -- Samuel Moyn, professor of law and history at Yale University
A deft disquisition on America, and America in the world, with a raconteur’s touch and keen sense of the absurd -- Stephen Phillips ― Spectator
[A] lively new book… Immerwahr peppers his account with colourful characters and enjoyable anecdotes… [How to Hide an Empire] throws light on the histories of everything from the Beatles to Godzilla, the birth-control pill to the transistor radio ― Economist
This is an easily readable and vividly written book, filled with numerous fascinating tales, some well known, but many obscure… [How to Hide an Empire] illuminate[s] the wider history of both the United States and its colonies -- Andrew Johnstone ― BBC History
How to Hide an Empire…achieves a strong grounding in its sources material and the wider history of empire studies… [it] is timely and raises weighty questions on themes of identity and belong that are all very relevant today ― All About History
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Reviews:
5.0 out of 5 stars Wow, history repeats
Few chapters in. A great book..very relevant in the current situation of Trump's empire building. History does repeat itself. Highly recommended book !
4.0 out of 5 stars Interesting book
A good book on the American Empire , well written and engaging throughout.
5.0 out of 5 stars Must read…
An amazing insight into how the more things change, the more they stay the same. Gobsmacking in parts. Should be required reading.
5.0 out of 5 stars Eye opening
'Who knew?' I say that every other page. Amazingly informational and super intelligent.
5.0 out of 5 stars Gives the lie to American Exceptionalism
Outstanding. Establishes USA as an imperialist militaristic racist and sexist power almost from its inception. Useful information for thinking about LISa's rivals today.
4.0 out of 5 stars usa can get off its high horse.
Us brits weren't the only bad boys on the block then
5.0 out of 5 stars Interesting and thought provoking
If you have an interest in history, but don't have a great understanding of how the US came about, this is a great book. Interesting and thought provoking. I spend more of the time reading it, on Wiki further researching the points.Good book
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic
Fantastic book, important reading for students and officials alike
Highly Recommended!
As an Indian, I wasn't much aware about USA or its history. But this book was really a wholesome read. And it didn't disappoint me, considering my ignorance of this topic. Westward expansion or the White settlement, The Guano Islands Act (Guano - natural fertiliser before the invention of Ammonia by Haber Fritz in 1914), Louisiana Treaty, Alaska Purchase Treaty, Annexation of Territories like Guam, Hawai, Philippines, Puerto Rico - following US-Spainish War (and then 14 year war including massacres) and how people in these overseas territories were somehow not given a fair treatment over time were the highlights of the book. He demonstrates how US is pointillist empire and not a contiguous nation consisting of the mainland.Its highly Recommended for anyone willing to dive into history. And paper quality was also very good. Must Read.
Learning
Very informational
Delivered damaged and dirty
The book is great. But it came with bent corners, split cover and black markings all over the front and bottom. I ordered another book at the same time and it came in perfect condition so i dont know what the issue was. Am disappointed
Outstanding read, utterly brilliant
One of the best books I have ever read. Essential to understand both many of the world's current issues and the USA's background and position these. This book really does tell an untold story, a story that is known but just too often overlooked. Beautifully written, very readable and interesting the whole way through. Thank you for writing this.
Erzählt eine gute Geschichte
Es ist schön mal eine andere Perspektive auf die USA zu haben. Sehr zu empfehlen.
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Imported From: United Kingdom
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Review
Lively and fascinating … [Immerwahr] is incapable of writing a dull page, and he has a real gift for making striking and unusual connections -- Noel Malcolm ― Sunday Telegraph
To call this standout book a corrective would make it sound earnest and dutiful, when in fact it is wry, readable and often astonishing … It’s a testament to Immerwahr’s considerable storytelling skills that I found myself riveted by his sections on Hoover’s quest for standardized screw threads, wondering what might happen next. But beyond its collection of anecdotes and arcana, this humane book offers something bigger and more profound. How to Hide an Empire nimbly combines breadth and sweep with fine-grained attention to detail. The result is a provocative and absorbing history of the United States ― ‘not as it appears in its fantasies, but as it actually is.’ ― New York Times
There are many histories of American expansionism. How to Hide an Empire renders them all obsolete. It is brilliantly conceived, utterly original, and immensely entertaining - simultaneously vivid, sardonic and deadly serious. -- Andrew J. Bacevich, author of Twilight of the American Century
This book changes our understanding of the fundamental character of the United States as a presence in world history. By focusing on the processes by which Americans acquired, controlled, and were affected by territory, Daniel Immerwahr shows that the United States was not just another “empire,” but was a highly distinctive one the dimensions of which have been largely ignored. -- David A. Hollinger, Professor Emeritus of History at the University of California, Berkeley, and author of Protestants Abroad
How to Hide an Empire is a breakthrough, for both Daniel Immerwahr and our collective understanding of America’s role in the world. His narrative of the rise of our colonial empire outside North America, and then our surprising pivot from colonization to globalization after World War II, is enthralling in the telling -- and troubling for anyone pondering our nation’s past and future. The result is a book for citizens and scholars alike. -- Samuel Moyn, professor of law and history at Yale University
A deft disquisition on America, and America in the world, with a raconteur’s touch and keen sense of the absurd -- Stephen Phillips ― Spectator
[A] lively new book… Immerwahr peppers his account with colourful characters and enjoyable anecdotes… [How to Hide an Empire] throws light on the histories of everything from the Beatles to Godzilla, the birth-control pill to the transistor radio ― Economist
This is an easily readable and vividly written book, filled with numerous fascinating tales, some well known, but many obscure… [How to Hide an Empire] illuminate[s] the wider history of both the United States and its colonies -- Andrew Johnstone ― BBC History
How to Hide an Empire…achieves a strong grounding in its sources material and the wider history of empire studies… [it] is timely and raises weighty questions on themes of identity and belong that are all very relevant today ― All About History
About the Author
Reviews:
5.0 out of 5 stars Wow, history repeats
Few chapters in. A great book..very relevant in the current situation of Trump's empire building. History does repeat itself. Highly recommended book !
4.0 out of 5 stars Interesting book
A good book on the American Empire , well written and engaging throughout.
5.0 out of 5 stars Must read…
An amazing insight into how the more things change, the more they stay the same. Gobsmacking in parts. Should be required reading.
5.0 out of 5 stars Eye opening
'Who knew?' I say that every other page. Amazingly informational and super intelligent.
5.0 out of 5 stars Gives the lie to American Exceptionalism
Outstanding. Establishes USA as an imperialist militaristic racist and sexist power almost from its inception. Useful information for thinking about LISa's rivals today.
4.0 out of 5 stars usa can get off its high horse.
Us brits weren't the only bad boys on the block then
5.0 out of 5 stars Interesting and thought provoking
If you have an interest in history, but don't have a great understanding of how the US came about, this is a great book. Interesting and thought provoking. I spend more of the time reading it, on Wiki further researching the points.Good book
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic
Fantastic book, important reading for students and officials alike
Highly Recommended!
As an Indian, I wasn't much aware about USA or its history. But this book was really a wholesome read. And it didn't disappoint me, considering my ignorance of this topic. Westward expansion or the White settlement, The Guano Islands Act (Guano - natural fertiliser before the invention of Ammonia by Haber Fritz in 1914), Louisiana Treaty, Alaska Purchase Treaty, Annexation of Territories like Guam, Hawai, Philippines, Puerto Rico - following US-Spainish War (and then 14 year war including massacres) and how people in these overseas territories were somehow not given a fair treatment over time were the highlights of the book. He demonstrates how US is pointillist empire and not a contiguous nation consisting of the mainland.Its highly Recommended for anyone willing to dive into history. And paper quality was also very good. Must Read.
Learning
Very informational
Delivered damaged and dirty
The book is great. But it came with bent corners, split cover and black markings all over the front and bottom. I ordered another book at the same time and it came in perfect condition so i dont know what the issue was. Am disappointed
Outstanding read, utterly brilliant
One of the best books I have ever read. Essential to understand both many of the world's current issues and the USA's background and position these. This book really does tell an untold story, a story that is known but just too often overlooked. Beautifully written, very readable and interesting the whole way through. Thank you for writing this.
Erzählt eine gute Geschichte
Es ist schön mal eine andere Perspektive auf die USA zu haben. Sehr zu empfehlen.
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