{"title":"Corey Ross","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore captivating historical narratives with the works of Corey Ross, a distinguished author renowned for his vivid portrayal of historical and military themes. Within this collection, you'll find compelling reads such as \u003cem\u003eLiquid Empire\u003c\/em\u003e, which delve into riveting accounts and in-depth analyses of pivotal events that have shaped our world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCorey Ross is celebrated for his meticulous research and ability to bring history to life through engaging storytelling. Whether you're a history enthusiast or new to the genre, Ross's works offer a fascinating glimpse into the past, merging factual accuracy with descriptive narrative. Immerse yourself in his expertly crafted tales that not only inform but also inspire deeper understanding of our global heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs you browse through Corey Ross's books, prepare to embark on an educational journey across various historical and military landscapes, each presented with clarity and insight. His books are perfect for readers seeking to enhance their knowledge while enjoying the art of historical storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"liquid-empire-by-corey-ross-9780691211442","title":"Liquid Empire","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA bold new account of European imperialism told through the history of water.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, a handful of powerful European states controlled more than a third of the land surface of the planet. These sprawling empires encompassed not only rainforests, deserts, and savannahs but also some of the world's most magnificent rivers, lakes, marshes, and seas. \u003ci\u003eLiquid Empire\u003c\/i\u003e tells the story of how the waters of the colonial world shaped the history of imperialism, and how this imperial past still haunts us today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSpanning the major European empires of the period, Corey Ross describes how new ideas, technologies, and institutions transformed human engagements with water and how the natural world was reshaped in the process. Water was a realm of imperial power, whose control and distribution were closely bound up with colonial hierarchies and inequalities, but this vital natural resource could never be fully tamed. Ross vividly portrays the efforts of officials, engineers, fisherfolk, and farmers to exploit water and highlights its crucial role in the making and unmaking of the colonial order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRevealing how the legacies of empire have persisted long after colonialism ebbed away, \u003ci\u003eLiquid Empire\u003c\/i\u003e provides needed historical perspective on the crises engulfing the world's waters, particularly in the Global South, where billions of people are faced with mounting water shortages, rising flood risks, and the relentless depletion of sea life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'Ross locates the origins of our current environmental crisis in the age of European imperialism in the global tropics, expertly showing how water was not secondary to imperial aims and relations but central to them. \u003ci\u003eLiquid Empire\u003c\/i\u003e is a timely and necessary book.'\u003c\/strong\u003e — Andrew Denning, author of \u003ci\u003eAutomotive Empire: How Cars and Roads Fueled European Colonialism in Africa\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"NewSouth Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46849507786988,"sku":"9780691211442","price":79.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/2101563482434.jpg?v=1759047687"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/corey-ross.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}