The price of empire: American entrepreneurs and the origins of America's first Pacific empire.

  • Published In: International Affairs, 2025, v. 101, n. 1. P. 341 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Kuzmarov, Jeremy 3 of 3

Abstract

"The Price of Empire" by Miles Evers and Eric Grynaviski challenges conventional narratives by tracing America's first Pacific empire back to the mid-nineteenth century, focusing on the annexation of Hawai'i and acquisition of Pacific islands for guano deposits. The book highlights how entrepreneurs lobbied for expansion to establish plantations and businesses, often exploiting labor through false promises and kidnapping. It also delves into individuals like Alfred J. Benson and H. J. Moors, who played key roles in pushing for American intervention in the Pacific for economic gain. The text sheds light on the commercial interests that fueled American empire-building in the region, emphasizing the lasting impact of profit motives on US foreign policy. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:International Affairs. 2025/01, Vol. 101, Issue 1, p341
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Law
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:0020-5850
  • DOI:10.1093/ia/iiae293
  • Accession Number:182414893
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