Empire

by James Laxer

Book Overview

A fascinating look at empires and imperialism, and the new kind of empire the United States has become. An excellent introduction for young adults.

The United States presides over the most far-flung imperial system ever established. Empire compares the American Empire to those of the past, finding that much can be learned from the fates of the British, Roman, Chinese, Incan, and Aztec empires.

James Laxer draws ominous...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0888997078
• ISBN13: 9780888997074
• Release Date: August 2007
• Publisher: Groundwood Books
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 0.31 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.5" x 7.1"
• Age Range: 14 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 9 and higher

Customer Reviews

Critique of "Empire" - Short & Sweet

Empire - Short & Sweet. Sweet because such an extensive overview has been missing and it is fun to see so much insight into the American Empire's problems. That these problems can be traced back to the heritage of "civilization" means that the faults are human. Recall that Einstein said of civilization, " ...seems like a good idea" implying that it would be nice to have an example to consider. This short book tells the story of the haves and the haveNots and their place in the history of civilizations.