Items related to How To Hide An Empire
Synopsis
'Wry, readable and often astonishing ... nimbly combines breadth and sweep with fine-grained attention to detail. The result is a provocative and absorbing history of the United States' NEW YORK TIMESFor a country that has always denied having dreams of empire, the United States owns a lot of overseas territory. America has always prided itself on being a champion of sovereignty and independence. We know it has spread its money, language and culture across the world but we still think of it as a contained territory, framed by Canada above, Mexico below, and oceans either side. Nothing could be further from the truth.How to Hide an Empire tells the story of the United States outside the United States from nineteenth-century conquests like Alaska, Hawaii, the Philippines and Puerto Rico, to the catalogue of islands, archipelagos and military bases dotted around the globe over which the Stars and Stripes flies. Many are thousands of miles from the mainland; all are central to its history.But the populations of these territories, despite being subject to Americas government, cannot vote for it; they have often fought Americas wars, but they do not enjoy the rights of full citizens. These forgotten episodes cast American history, and its present, in a revealing new light. The birth control pill, chemotherapy, plastic, Godzilla, the Beatles, the name America itself you cant understand the histories of any of thesewithout understanding territorial empire. Full of surprises, and driven by an original conception of what empire and globalisation mean today, How to Hide an Empire is a major and compulsively readable work of history.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
- PublisherThe Bodley Head Ltd.
- Publication date2019
- ISBN 10 1847923984
- ISBN 13 9781847923981
- BindingHardcover
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages528
- Rating
Other Popular Editions of the Same Title
Search results for How To Hide An Empire
Stock Image
How to Hide an Empire: A Short History of the Greater United States
Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR009767160
Quantity: 6 available
Seller Image
How to Hide an Empire: A Short History of the Greater United States
Seller: WeBuyBooks, Rossendale, LANCS, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read but remains in clean condition. All of the pages are intact and the cover is intact and the spine may show signs of wear. The book may have minor markings which are not specifically mentioned. Seller Inventory # wbs6784241198
Quantity: 1 available
Seller Image
How to Hide an Empire: A Short History of the Greater United States
Seller: WeBuyBooks, Rossendale, LANCS, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Very Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # wbs8782449897
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
How to Hide an Empire: A Short History of the Greater United States
Seller: Brit Books, Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Used; Good. ***Simply Brit*** Welcome to our online used book store, where affordability meets great quality. Dive into a world of captivating reads without breaking the bank. We take pride in offering a wide selection of used books, from classics to hidden gems, ensuring there is something for every literary palate. All orders are shipped within 24 hours and our lightning fast-delivery within 48 hours coupled with our prompt customer service ensures a smooth journey from ordering to delivery. Discover the joy of reading with us, your trusted source for affordable books that do not compromise on quality. Seller Inventory # 3057210
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
How to Hide an Empire: A Short History of the Greater United States
Seller: Greener Books, London, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Used; Very Good. **SHIPPED FROM UK** We believe you will be completely satisfied with our quick and reliable service. All orders are dispatched as swiftly as possible! Buy with confidence! Greener Books. Seller Inventory # 4863297
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
How To Hide An Empire
Seller: thebookforest.com, San Rafael, CA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: VeryGood. Page block firm and clean, binding unblemished, boards straight, without markings of any kind. Fine, like new condition. Without dust wrapper. Well packaged and promptly shipped from California. Partnered with Friends of the Library since 2010. Seller Inventory # 1LAUHV002EPW
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
How To Hide An Empire
Seller: GF Books, Inc., Hawthorne, CA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Very Good. Book is in Used-VeryGood condition. Pages and cover are clean and intact. Used items may not include supplementary materials such as CDs or access codes. May show signs of minor shelf wear and contain very limited notes and highlighting. 2.16. Seller Inventory # 1847923984-2-3
Quantity: 1 available