{"title":"Daniel Immerwahr","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDaniel Immerwahr\u003c\/strong\u003e offers compelling explorations of history with a focus on the complexities of empire and power. His works invite readers to reconsider familiar narratives, shedding light on often overlooked perspectives within global history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThrough meticulous research and engaging prose, Immerwahr’s books bridge the gap between history and military strategy, providing insightful reflections on how empires shape the modern world. His writing is ideal for anyone interested in the nuanced stories behind historical events.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"how-to-hide-an-empire","title":"How to Hide an Empire","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eHow to Hide an Empire\u003c\/i\u003e by Daniel Immerwahr offers an engaging and thought-provoking exploration of America's often-overlooked story—its expansive history beyond the continental borders. In this compelling narrative, Immerwahr delves into how the United States exerted its influence far beyond the familiar map of fifty states, uncovering the surprising reach and impact of its territories, islands, and military bases around the globe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis book traces America's extraterritorial ambitions from its nineteenth-century acquisitions like Alaska and Puerto Rico to the strategic archipelagos and military installations that stretch across the world's oceans. Through meticulous research and captivating storytelling, Immerwahr reveals forgotten episodes and shocking details that challenge the conventional view of America's territorial scope and national identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDrawing on a wealth of historical documents and personal accounts, \u003ci\u003eHow to Hide an Empire\u003c\/i\u003e illuminates the often-hidden dimensions of American history. The narrative uncovers how territories such as Guam, the Philippines, and the U.S. Virgin Islands have played critical roles in the nation's development and geopolitical strategy. The book also speaks to the lived experiences of inhabitants in these regions, offering a voice to those often left out of the traditional narrative of American history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe insights provided in this book are both surprising and enlightening. Immerwahr's clear, often wry prose makes the complex subject matter accessible and engaging. The result is a provocative reassessment of what we think we know about the United States, challenging readers to consider the broader implications of America's hidden empire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDescribed by The New York Times as \"wry, readable, and often astonishing,\" \u003ci\u003eHow to Hide an Empire\u003c\/i\u003e not only reshapes our understanding of American history but also offers a fresh perspective on its present and future. This eye-opening account is essential for anyone interested in the full story of the United States and its far-reaching influence across the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Gardners Books Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45695406375148,"sku":"9781784703912","price":32.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781784703912.jpg?v=1725628431"},{"product_id":"how-to-hide-an-empire-by-daniel-immerwahr-9781250251091","title":"How to Hide an Empire","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e Bestseller\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNamed one of the ten best books of the year by the \u003ci\u003eChicago Tribune\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA \u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e best book of the year, an NPR Staff Pick\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"Consistently both startling and absorbing . . . Immerwahr vividly retells the early formation of the [United States], the consolidation of its overseas territory, and the postwar perfection of its 'pointillist' global empire, which extends influence through a vast constellation of tiny footprints.\" \u003cb\u003e--\u003ci\u003eHarper's\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA pathbreaking history of the United States' overseas possessions and the true meaning of its empire\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe 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 territories—the islands, atolls, and archipelagos—this country has governed and inhabited?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eHow to Hide an Empire\u003c\/i\u003e, Daniel Immerwahr tells the fascinating story of the United States outside the United States. In crackling, fast-paced 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 century's 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn 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, \u003ci\u003eHow to Hide an Empire\u003c\/i\u003e is a major and compulsively readable work of history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eHow to Hide an Empire:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"A richly detailed, thoroughly researched history . . . the author engagingly depicts the nations' conquests . . . Immerwahr animates the narrative with a lively cast of characters . . . A vivid recounting of imperial America's shameful past.\" \u003cb\u003e--\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e (starred review)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"To call this standout book a corrective would make it sound earnest and dutiful, when in fact it is wry, readable and often astonishing. Immerwahr knows that the material he presents is serious, laden with exploitation and violence, but he also knows how to tell a story, highlighting the often absurd space that opened up between expansionist ambitions and ingenuous self-regard . . . 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.\" \u003cb\u003e--Jennifer Szalai, \u003ci\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ingram Book Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47934090674412,"sku":"9781250251091","price":61.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/e70463e6f36fcc36d3f911c419b16379.jpg?v=1783906976"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/daniel-immerwahr.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}