Secret History of U.S. Empire (Perkins)

 

The Secret History of the American Empire: The Truth About Economic Hit Men, Jackals, and How to Change the World

Author John Perkins has 4.6 out of 5 stars (with 513 reviews). It is a New York Times bestseller.

From the author of the phenomenal New York Times bestseller, Confessions of an Economic Hit Man (3rd ed.), comes an exposé of international corruption and an inspired plan to turn the tide for future generations

With an election around the corner, questions of America's military buildup, environmental impact, and foreign policy are on everyone's mind.

Former "Economic Hit Man" John Perkins takes readers behind the scenes of the current geopolitical crisis and offers bold solutions.

Drawing on interviews with other EHMs, jackals [the militant U.S. monsters who come in if the economic hitmen cannot "persuade" compliance by client states], CIA operatives, reporters, businessmen, and activists, Perkins reveals the secret history of events that have created the current "American Empire," including:

• How the defeats in Vietnam and Iraq have benefited big business
• The role of Israel as Fortress America in the Middle East
• Tragic repercussions of the IMF's Asian Economic Collapse
• The current Latin American revolution and its lessons for democracy
• U.S. blunders in Tibet, Congo, Lebanon, and Venezuela

From the U.S. military in Iraq to infrastructure development in Indonesia, from Peace Corps volunteers in Africa to jackals in Venezuela, Perkins exposes a conspiracy of corruption that has fueled instability and anti-Americanism around the globe, with consequences reflected in our daily headlines.

Having raised the alarm, Perkins passionately addresses how Americans can work to create a more peaceful and stable world for future generations. More: The Secret History of the American Empire: The Truth About Economic Hit Men, Jackals, and How to Change the World