Author: JOHNSON, CHALMERS
Title: The Sorrows of Empire - Militarism, Secrecy, and the End of the Republic
Description: New York, Verso. 2004, First Edition. (ISBN: 1859845789). Hard Cover, 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. A near Fine unmarked copy with no inscriptions which has a few minor marks to fore edge. Dustjacket has a crease to front inner flap and to front lower edge. First UK edition. 389 pages. Professor Johnson scrutinises the policies, past and present, that have led to American imperialism and the massive defense spending and overseas military deployment that necessarily accompany it. He suggests that the US could suffer the same 'overstretch' that led to the demise of the Soviet Union. He outlines the cost of Empire, both for the American people, and for the rest of the world. A sombre and cogent analysis written with authority. L. Near Fine/Very Good.

Keywords: American Imperialism, Us Foreign Policy, Politics, Government 1859845789


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