by Amy Chua
First published 2007
How do superpowers rise and fall? Amy Chua's sweeping history traces the extraordinary dominance and ultimate decline of history's most powerful civilizations. From the Mongols' religious tolerance to America's melting pot, Chua uncovers the surprising role of diversity in forging - and undermining - global empires. As the U.S. faces its own reckoning, "Day of Empire" offers a timely look at the fragility of even the mightiest of nations.
Genres: history, political-science, non-fiction, 21st-century, academic, american-history
Vibes: thought-provoking
Tropes: historical-analysis
Period: 21st-Century
432 pages · Hardcover · Doubleday