Nemesis : the last days of the American Republic /
Chalmers Johnson.
- New York : Metropolitan Books, 2006.
- 354 Pages Hb 25 cm.
Nemesis: The Last Days of the American Republic is a provocative and incisive examination of the decline of American democracy and the forces that threaten its survival. Written by renowned historian and political analyst Chalmers Johnson, this compelling work serves as the final installment in his critically acclaimed Blowback Trilogy, following Blowback and The Sorrows of Empire.
In Nemesis, Johnson argues that the United States' pursuit of global hegemony, its reliance on militarism, and the expansion of its imperial ambitions have sown the seeds of its own downfall. He meticulously traces the erosion of constitutional governance, the rise of an unchecked executive branch, and the dangerous consequences of a permanent war economy. Through a combination of historical analysis and contemporary critique, Johnson paints a sobering picture of a nation at a crossroads, grappling with the unintended consequences of its own power.
The book delves into key issues such as the militarization of U.S. foreign policy, the growing influence of corporate interests, and the erosion of civil liberties in the name of national security. Johnson warns that without a fundamental rethinking of its priorities and policies, the American Republic risks following the path of other fallen empires, succumbing to the very forces it sought to control.
Nemesis is a wake-up call and a call to action, urging readers to confront the challenges facing their democracy and to reclaim the principles upon which the nation was founded. Thought-provoking, meticulously researched, and passionately argued, this book is essential reading for anyone concerned about the future of the United States and the preservation of democratic ideals in an increasingly unstable world.
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