April 20, 2026 New York Times Names 2010 Bestseller One of the ‘Best Books of the 21st Century’: ‘Profound, Necessary and A Delight to Read’ READ
goodshit Daniel Immerwahr’s How to Hide an Empire argues that the United States has long been an empire, even though Americans usually picture it as a continental republic. The book shows how this imperial history has been obscured by the familiar “logo map” of the United States, which leaves out overseas territories and military reach.