Recs if you like Kill Anything That Moves: The Real American War in Vietnam (American Empire Project)...
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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
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Imperialism and the cost of American intervention
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
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They didn't teach us that
history you probably didn't learn in school
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This is why we can't have nice things
Books about how systems of inequality are constructed and maintained.
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Nonfiction & Non-western
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
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non-fiction books about american politics🦅🦅
books to read on 4th of july and beyond. politics/history/social issues, let me know if you have any suggestions!
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Yes, the government actually would do that
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."
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Nonfiction History (Recent World Events)
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!
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American Imperialism
History teaches everything, including the future - Lamartine
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History of the World
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!
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Testimonies of collapse
Non-fiction works that document some of the most catastrophic/violent events of recent history and their systemic causes.
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All things nonfiction
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The Most Popular Political Books From Both POV's.
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!
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Social work/sociology
Non fiction books to help expand my perspective
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