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How to Hide an Empire : : a History of the Greater United States

Immerwahr, Daniel, 1980- Book - 2019 Adult Book / Nonfiction / History / United States / General / Immerwahr, Daniel None on shelf 8 requests on 1 copy Community Rating: 4.9 out of 5

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The fall and rise of Daniel Boone -- Indian Country -- Everything you always wanted to know about Guano but were afraid to ask -- Teddy Roosevelt's very good day -- Empire state of mind -- Shouting the battle cry of freedom -- Outside the charmed circle -- White city -- Doctors without borders -- Fortress America -- Warfare state -- There are times when men have to die -- Kilroy was here -- Decolonizing the United States -- Nobody knows in America, Puerto Rico's in America -- Synthetica -- This is what God hath wrought -- The empire of the red octagon -- Language is a virus -- Power is sovereignty, Mister Bond -- Baselandia -- The war of points.
"A history of the United States' overseas possessions, from Puerto Rico to the Philippines and beyond, and what they reveal about the true meaning of American empire."--Provided by publisher.

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detailed, fascinating, brutal expose of the USA's imperialist history submitted by apknapp on August 14, 2022, 6:56pm Incredibly well written--tons of historical detail that still manages to be riveting, even to an almost never reader of nonfiction like me. I knew racism was embedded in this nation's history, but I had no idea just how overt and unapologetic that racism was. Learned a lot that I absolutely should already have known, much of which was both shocking and not even a little surprising. Excellent writing, important read.

well worth the read submitted by apf1950 on July 5, 2023, 3:06pm This is a pretty gripping history of the US in the world economy and politics. The chapter titles are sometimes too clever and don't indicate the focus. Immerwahr includes the role that the American government played in innovation and international standard setting. The overall focus, though, is US efforts to control resources and, perhaps to a lesser extent, people. He is careful to compare the US to European powers and Japan.

A constant theme is who is "American," which is often based on race, ethnicity, and religion. I had no idea of Southern opposition to Alaska and Hawai'i statehood. I was left uncertain about what might be the best political future for Puerto Rico. The book is an excellent complement to AMERICAN MIDNIGHT, which is a wonderful account of the US during 1917-1920.

important, informative, and engaging submitted by hbcarter on July 1, 2024, 7:25am Even US history buffs will learn something from this book, which focuses on US territories/holdings outside the lower 48. Even though the author wanders off into the weeds in some areas, it's never not a worthwhile trip.

a must read! submitted by akhalvey on July 1, 2024, 12:39pm This book should be required reading! Greatly expanded my understanding of the history of the United States as a global empire. Packed with interesting information without dragging along or being too dense. Subject matter is often heavy, but compelling and important. I went and bought my own copy halfway through!

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PUBLISHED
New York : Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2019.
Year Published: 2019
Description: 513 p.
Language: English
Format: Book

ISBN/STANDARD NUMBER
9780374172145
0374172145

SUBJECTS
United States -- History.
United States -- Colonial question.