Award-winning director Oliver Stone and historian Peter Kuznick examine the dark side of American history, from the beginning of the twentieth century right up to the Obama administration. They ask whether America's involvement in countries around the globe really reflects its much-vaunted democratic ideals, or self-interested action for political and economic gain.
The book behind the hit documentary on Sky Atlantic, every fact is meticulously researched and reveals the shocking picture of the American Empire and its influence in the century's defining events.