Nemesis: The Last Days of the American Republic
Nemesis: The Last Days of the American Republic
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2007
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Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2007354
Book • Nonfiction
United States • 2000s
2007
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In Nemesis: The Last Days of the American Republic, Chalmers Johnson explores America's decline due to imperial overreach, military expenditure, and government secrecy. He warns of economic and political consequences if unchecked militarism persists, questioning whether the nation can revert from an empire to a democratic republic before experiencing irreversible consequences.
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Melancholic
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Chalmers Johnson's Nemesis: The Last Days of the American Republic critically examines the decline of American democracy due to militarism and imperial overreach. Reviews praise its compelling analysis and historical insights, though some criticize its pessimism. Johnson's clear narrative urges reflection on U.S. foreign policy's future.
Who Should Read Nemesis: The Last Days of the American Republic?
A politically engaged reader interested in the repercussions of American imperialism and foreign policy will appreciate Nemesis: The Last Days of the American Republic. Fans of Andrew Bacevich's The Limits of Power or Naomi Klein's The Shock Doctrine would find this book thought-provoking and insightful.
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Book • Nonfiction
United States • 2000s
2007
Adult
18+ years
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