{"title":"Andrew Priest","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the Andrew Priest collection, where history enthusiasts and military aficionados can delve into intriguing narratives crafted by this distinguished author. Andrew Priest is renowned for his meticulous research and captivating storytelling that bring history to life, making complex themes accessible and engaging for readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith titles such as \u003cem\u003eDesigns on Empire\u003c\/em\u003e, Priest examines the intricate details and grand strategies that have shaped empires throughout history. Each book offers a deep dive into historical events and military strategies, showcasing Priest's ability to weave factual precision with engaging narratives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're an avid reader of historical literature or new to the genre, Andrew Priest's works promise to provide a thought-provoking and educational experience. Embark on a journey through time and uncover the pivotal moments that have defined our world's history with Andrew Priest's expertly written books.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"designs-on-empire-by-andrew-priest-9780231197458","title":"Designs on Empire","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the eyes of both contemporaries and historians, the United States became an empire in 1898. By taking possession of Cuba and the Philippines, the nation seemed to have reached a watershed moment in its rise to power, spurring arguments over whether it should be a colonial power at all. However, the questions that emerged in the wake of 1898 built on long-standing and far-reaching debates over America's place in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAndrew Priest offers a new understanding of the roots of American empire that foregrounds the longer history of perceptions of European powers. He traces the development of American thinking about European imperialism in the years after the Civil War, before the United States embarked on its own overseas colonial projects. \u003cem\u003eDesigns on Empire\u003c\/em\u003e examines responses to Napoleon III's intervention in Mexico, Spain and the Ten Years' War in Cuba, Britain's occupation of Egypt, and the carving up of Africa at the Berlin Conference. Priest shows how observing and interacting with other empires shaped American understandings of the international environment and their own burgeoning power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHe highlights ambivalence among American elites regarding empire as well as the prevalence of notions of racial hierarchy. While many deplored the way powerful nations dominated others, others saw imperial projects as the advance of civilization, and even critics often felt a closer affinity with European imperialists than colonised peoples.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA wide-ranging book that blends intellectual, political, and diplomatic history, \u003cem\u003eDesigns on Empire\u003c\/em\u003e sheds new light on the foundations of American power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47000590549228,"sku":"9780231197458","price":66.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/415183038a00226c5f6ec96a2db9929d.jpg?v=1763323964"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/andrew-priest.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}