• The Sorrows of Empire

  • Militarism, Secrecy, and the End of the Republic
  • By: Chalmers Johnson
  • Narrated by: Tom Weiner
  • Length: 11 hrs and 12 mins
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (234 ratings)

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Recalling the classic warnings against militarism, from George Washington's farewell address to Dwight Eisenhower's denunciation of the military-industrial complex, Johnson explores the trend of militarism that is bankrupting the United States and creating conditions for a new century of virulent blowback.
©2004 Chalmers Johnson (P)2007 Blackstone Audio, Inc.
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A must read.

A must read for anyone who cares about the coup and the imminent destruction of America. The jihadis have won.

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excellent and informative

like the presentation he predicted what is currently going on in 2021 how some authors have a clear view of the future is beyond me

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Shouted required reading

The facts are quite confronting and alarming. The book was put together and researchrd beautifully. I would’ve liked some answers and specific points, that we, as US citizens could do, to restore our empire to the republic for which we stand.

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Brilliant.

Should be required reading of all politicians in America. As Americans, 10 years after the death of the author, he remains a powerful voice questioning the Underpinnings of what we are told our national security depends on and does it with piercing logic.

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Petty Garbage

Johnson clearly has a personal ax to grind w/ the military. Which was unfortunate because he has a lot of great stuff in this book. I just couldn’t get past statements such as in chapter 2 when he he said, “they teach the youth of America arrogance and racism…”. As a veteran myself i find that to be utter dumbassery. A bombastic generalization.

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politics study

this book is a really good analysis and opinion about the USA's political position on the global stage.

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Good to know

I remember all this going on. It’s interesting to see how some of this played out and the consequences.

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Outstanding!

Sadly, based on the publication date, this book can be considered prophetic. Nonetheless, it is still a must read for anyone who wants a thorough understanding of what is going on in the world today.

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Disturbing and Thorough

I have long been suspicious of the military industrial complex (thanks Dwight!) and yet this took things to another level entirely. The amount of wasted taxpayer money, deception of our own citizens, and unnecessary death and destabilization we’ve caused around the world is truly stunning. As a nation, we are on a militaristic precipice from which it is not clear we are capable of turning back. Sadly, the author’s prescient predictions seem all too true now ~15 years out of publication.

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A book for anti militarist conservatives too

Loved it. Was sad to see it end. Glad there is 2 more to hear from Chalmers Johnson

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