Discover the lesser-known aspects of American power and territories beyond the mainland

How to Hide an Empire by historian Daniel Immerwahr offers a readable look at how the United States has related to its overseas territories and the people who lived in them throughout history. The book focuses on how American power and influence manifested beyond the borders of the continental U.S. - often in ways that are sidelined in common narratives of U.S. history.

Although there is no official publisher's synopsis available here, the title itself suggests the theme of a "hidden" empire: attention is given to how dependent territories, military bases, and other forms of overseas presence can be perceived (or overlooked) in politics and public debate. The reader gains context for historical events and connections that help explain today's debates about America's role in the world.

The book is suitable for readers interested in modern history, politics, and international relations. It offers prompts for thinking about how power is exercised and transforms over time, especially in relation to territories and areas beyond the U.S. mainland.

Why choose this book?

• Provides a distinctive authorial perspective on U.S. history with a focus on overseas territories and global presence.
• Helps contextualize how distant territories and foreign operations can be part of state power.
• Suitable for readers interested in history, political science, and international relations.
• Encourages critical thinking about how history is created and narrated.
• Can serve as supplementary reading for students and those interested in modern world history.

Product features

• Title: How to Hide an Empire
• Author: Daniel Immerwahr
• Format: book
• Topics: history and politics (especially modern U.S. history and its overseas territories)
• Suitable for personal and educational use