Colossus: The Rise and Fall of the American Empire - Niall Ferguson

Colossus by Niall Ferguson

In Colossus, historian Niall Ferguson challenges America’s self-image by arguing that the United States is, in fact, the most powerful empire the world has ever seen. Drawing parallels with the British Empire, Ferguson shows how America projects military might, promotes free markets, and attempts to reshape global politics—while refusing to embrace the long-term responsibilities that true empire requires. Sharp, provocative, and deeply researched, Colossus examines America’s global presence, its contradictions, and its future. Buy in Kenya with fast delivery.

What You’ll Learn

• How America functions as a modern empire in military, political, and economic terms

• Parallels between U.S. global power and the British Empire

• Why nation-building, intervention, and global policing demand long-term commitment

• The tensions between American ideals and imperial behaviour

• The risks and limits of maintaining global dominance

Who Should Read This Book

Readers of political history, U.S. foreign policy, global affairs, and anyone interested in power, empire, and modern geopolitics.

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