{"product_id":"the-secret-history-of-the-american-empire-the-truth-about-economic-hit-men-jackals-and-how-to-change-the-world-by-john-perkins","title":"The Secret History of the American Empire by John Perkins [rare books]","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"81\" data-end=\"160\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"84\" data-end=\"160\"\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"162\" data-end=\"1250\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"162\" data-end=\"205\"\u003eThe Secret History of the American Empire\u003c\/em\u003e is John Perkins’s follow-up to \u003cem data-start=\"237\" data-end=\"273\"\u003eConfessions of an Economic Hit Man\u003c\/em\u003e, expanding on how powerful corporations, governments, and covert operatives influence global politics and economics. Perkins describes how “economic hit men” manipulate developing countries into accepting massive loans they cannot repay, forcing them into long-term dependency and granting foreign corporations control over natural resources, infrastructure, and political decision-making. He also details how “jackals”—covert operatives—are used when persuasion fails, through coups, sabotage, and even assassinations. The book presents case studies from Asia, Latin America, the Middle East, and Africa, illustrating how modern imperialism operates not through traditional warfare but through financial pressure, corruption, and economic coercion. Perkins concludes by urging readers to push for global reform, responsible business practices, ethical consumerism, and grassroots activism aimed at dismantling exploitative systems and building a more just, sustainable world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1257\" data-end=\"1298\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1260\" data-end=\"1298\"\u003eAbout the Author — \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1300\" data-end=\"2024\"\u003eJohn Perkins is an American author, activist, and former consultant best known for his writings on global economics, corporate influence, and U.S. foreign policy. Earlier in his career, he worked as an economist for international consulting firms, where he claims he operated as an “economic hit man,” helping shape loan programs that benefited multinational corporations at the expense of poorer nations. After leaving the industry, Perkins became a prominent critic of corporate globalization, writing bestselling books that combine memoir, investigative reporting, and geopolitical analysis. His work centers on exposing economic manipulation and advocating for systemic change, sustainability, and social responsibility.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clapping Pages","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":45377597472954,"sku":"36HUNQCJL-Used","price":39.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/5576\/0826\/files\/truth_50d871f6-bf6b-43c5-b6cd-aabb8c0e81c5.jpg?v=1764311219","url":"https:\/\/clappingpages.com\/products\/the-secret-history-of-the-american-empire-the-truth-about-economic-hit-men-jackals-and-how-to-change-the-world-by-john-perkins","provider":"Clapping Pages","version":"1.0","type":"link"}