First published 2003
Empires rise and fall, shifting the balance of power across continents. "Empire" traces the ascent and decline of the world's greatest powers, from the British Empire to modern-day America. Historian Niall Ferguson vividly depicts the rivalries, conquests, and struggles that have defined eras of global dominance. As one superpower crumbles, another emerges - the cycles of imperial expansion and collapse that have transformed our world. Ferguson's sweeping account reveals the forces that propel nations to greatness, and the internal weaknesses that bring them down.
Genres: history, 20th-century, non-fiction, 21st-century, academic, american-history
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: historical-fiction
Setting: Commonwealth Countries, Great Britain
Period: 1600-2000
422 pages · Mass Market Paperback · Penguin Books