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The Sorrows of Empire: Militarism, Secrecy, and the End of the Republic (American Empire Project)by Chalmers Johnson
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:From the author of the prophetic national bestseller Blowback, a startling look at militarism, American style, and its consequences abroad and at home.
In the years after the Soviet Union imploded, the United States was described first as the globe's "lone superpower," then as a "reluctant sheriff," next as the "indispensable nation," and in the wake of 9/11, as a "New Rome." In this important national bestseller, Chalmers Johnson thoroughly explores the new militarism that is transforming America and compelling us to pick up the burden of empire. Recalling the classic warnings against militarism — from George Washington's Farewell Address to Dwight Eisenhower's denunciation of the military-industrial complex — Johnson uncovers its roots deep in our past. Turning to the present, he maps America's expanding empire of military bases and the vast web of services that support them. He offers a vivid look at the new caste of professional militarists who have infiltrated multiple branches of government, who classify as "secret" everything they do, and for whom the manipulation of the military budget is of vital interest. Among Johnson's provocative conclusions is that American militarism is already putting an end to the age of globalization and bankrupting the United States, even as it creates the conditions for a new century of virulent blowback. The Sorrows of Empire suggests that the former American republic has already crossed its Rubicon — with the Pentagon in the lead. Review:"A provocative summons to the task of reining in a runaway military." Booklist Review:"Impressive...a powerful indictment of U.S. military and foreign policy." Los Angeles Times Book Review Review:"Johnson's superbly researched book is also an angry book. But who can blame him?" San Francisco Chronicle Review:"A Ciceronian indictment of our nation's transformation from lone superpower to imperial bully.... Review:"In Chalmers Johnson the American empire has found its Jeremiah. He deserves to be heard; but the proper response to his gloomy message is not despair, but thought followed by action." Andrew J. Bacevich, The Washington Post Review:"Johnson assumes his readers know sufficient history or have traveled widely enough to follow his warning....Precisely because he's probably right, Johnson's Sorrows is as maddening as it is important." San Diego Union-Tribune Review:"[P]rovocative....Fans of Blowback will be pleased despite Johnson's lack of remedies..." Publishers Weekly Review:"Johnson is an engaging and provocative writer....Despite its ideological excesses, Sorrows of Empire is a book worth reading. Its warnings are serious, and its arguments should certainly be considered in the ongoing debate over American foreign policy." Houston Chronicle Review:"Mr. Johnson has unfortunately gone over to the dark side of conspiratorial explanations of American foreign policy....For anyone who has served in the government and seen how our foreign policy is made, they don't pass the reality test." Ronald D. Asmus, The New York Times Book Review About the AuthorChalmers Johnson, president of the Japan Policy Research Institute, is a frequent contributor to the Los Angeles Times and The Nation. His previous books include the national bestseller Blowback, as well as MITI and the Japanese Miracle. He lives near San Diego. What Our Readers Are SayingBe the first to add a comment for a chance to win!Product Details
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