Us Empire: A Handbook

Addressing urgent concerns in the study of US Empire, The US Empire Handbook synthesizes recent historical scholarship on the United States as an imperial power. The book probes fierce contestations over the place and meaning of empire in US history, which take place at a time when the United States is renegotiating its position as a leading actor on the world stage. Sixteen chapters authored by experts from North America and Europe provide crucial orientation to specialists and students alike.