Recs if you like Kill Anything That Moves: The Real American War in Vietnam (American Empire Project)...

This list critically examines the history of U.S. intervention in other countries, unpacking not only regime changes, but how it’s sold to the public. These books explore the political, economic, and strategic interests driving U.S. intervention, the manufactured consent that make it palatable at home, and the severe consequences and destabilization that inevitably follow abroad.

Ps. This is my first list so I’d appreciate any feedback & recommendations of reads to add

Project 2025 of the Trump administration included 18 mentions of Venezuela along with China, North Korea and Russia "The US has an opportunity to lead these democratic nations in the fight against these external pressures" The list includes historical books with the addition of a few works of fiction based on stories of a similar political climate, the main themes being • The US history of enforcing foreign governments • The economics of an "empire" • The media of expansion and propaganda

history you probably didn't learn in school

Books about how systems of inequality are constructed and maintained.

Nonfiction about historical events, people, and places outside of North America & Europe (both contemporary and ancient history).

This list can include nonwestern perspectives within/analyzing western cultures or countries as well (as long as it’s in a historical context).

Note: check content warnings; books in this list may cover triggering subjects

books to read on 4th of july and beyond. politics/history/social issues, let me know if you have any suggestions!

Non-fiction books inspired by the sound clip: "And remember, kids - the next time somebody tells you, 'the government wouldn't do that'. Oh, yes they would."

The Vietnam War was the high water mark of American power and prestige. Before Vietnam, Americans believed in the honesty and decency of their leaders, that American values could be easily exported, that our mission would succeed. That faith bled away in the jungles of Southeast Asia. This list covers the origins of the war to its closing consequences, from the Mekong Delta to the Central Highlands to the skies over Hanoi and conference rooms in Paris.

will mostly contain books about historical events and will span from the 20th to the 21st century. It will include many countries, not just the Western ones, so if possible, recommendations would be great!

History teaches everything, including the future - Lamartine

While non-fiction can be difficult to get into, I am forever on the hunt for stories that are easy to sink my teeth into. This curation has POVs from many different countries and walks of life. Stay tuned cause I'm always adding more!

Non-fiction works that document some of the most catastrophic/violent events of recent history and their systemic causes.

A collection of books I've read and some that I want to

I've been meaning to get into more political books lately, mostly surrounding racism, sexism, and the Jews and Palestinians because of the genocide going right now and thought other people might be the same! Let me know if there are any books I should add or remove since I'm just getting into this topic!

Non fiction books to help expand my perspective