Book · 2019 · History
How to Hide an Empire
A History of the Greater United States
Why people recommend it
How to Hide an Empire by Daniel Immerwahr is a historical account examining the greater United States, focusing on American territories, colonies, and overseas possessions that are often omitted from conventional national histories. Ryan Holiday discussed the publication on an episode of The Daily Stoic titled The Man Traveling America to Prove You Wrong About It, broadcast on August 8, 2026. During the conversation, Holiday asked his guest if they had read the book, and upon receiving a negative response, he briefly described the volume as a comprehensive history covering the broader territories of the United States. Holiday recommended the title to expand traditional understandings of American geography and political history beyond the continental borders. The mention highlighted the book's value as an eye-opening educational tool for readers seeking to understand the full scope of American history, including the administrative and cultural relationships between the mainland United States and its various overseas territories.
Who recommended it
- Ryan Holiday Recommended
Ryan Holiday — 1 mention
“Have you read How to Hide an Empire? No. Okay. It's a history of the greater United States.”