How to Hide an Empire: The U.S. Colonies, Annexations, and Military Bases

The United States has always prided itself on being a champion of sovereignty and independence. America has spread its currency, language, and culture around the world, yet we still consider it an enclosed territory, surrounded by Canada above, Mexico below, and oceans on both sides. This perception is completely misleading!
«How to Hide an Empire» tells the story of the U.S. beyond U.S. borders—from acquisitions and conquests in the 19th century, such as Alaska, Hawaii, the Philippines, and Puerto Rico, to the scattered islands, archipelagos, and military bases around the globe, where the star-spangled banner flies. Many of them are thousands of kilometers away from the mainland. It is time to shed light on the grim and bloody episodes that Americans prefer not to discuss. This captivating and cleverly written book completely changes the usual perspective on the character and role of the United States in world history.