The Giant Octopus is a historical polemic that frames imperial power as a single, hungry giant whose reach spans continents.
Written as a persuasive, fact-based critique, it argues that England has used war, propaganda, and conquest to shape nations and markets to its advantage. This edition presents Cronau’s provocative narrative—blending history, rhetoric, and vivid metaphor—to examine how imperial ambitions influence public opinion, international relations, and the fate of diverse peoples. It invites readers to consider the long arc of empire and the costs borne by those under its shadow.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book chronicles the extensive history of England's rise to power through relentless aggression and ruthless suppression of nations, beginning in the 16th century. The author, a German-American historian, argues that England's seafaring "heroes" and East India Company were nothing more than legalized pirates who exploited, enslaved, and poisoned weaker civilizations for economic gain. Detailed accounts of England's destruction of Spain, Holland, France, Denmark, Ireland, India, and China illustrate the consistent pattern of treachery, violence, and deceit that characterized England's imperial expansion. The book also uncovers the hypocrisy of England's self-proclaimed moral superiority and exposes the devastating human cost of its unbridled greed. By examining England's historical role as a destroyer of nations, this book offers a fresh perspective on the ongoing debate about the morality of empire and the consequences of unchecked ambition. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781334283369_0
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Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781334283369
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781334283369
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