To Govern the Globe - by Alfred W McCoy (Hardcover)

To Govern the Globe is a comprehensive and thought-provoking book that delves into the history of empires and their impact on the world.

Spanning seven centuries, from 1350 to 2050, the book examines how catastrophes such as pandemics, wars, and climate crisis have shaped the destiny of empires and world orders. The author, Alfred McCoy, is a renowned historian who provides a sweeping narrative that covers five continents and offers insights into the past, present, and future.

The book explains how the colonial sugar plantation was developed as a uniquely profitable kind of commerce during the period of Iberian and British imperial rule, with a production system that relied on slave labor and led to an insatiable appetite for new captives. Throughout the book, McCoy provides provocative observations on world history and its relevance to contemporary issues such as race and social justice.

He also offers a detailed and damning picture of the grim realities humankind faces as history transforms into our future. To Govern the Globe is not just a historical account but a call to action, urging readers to take notice of the lessons learned from the past and to act before it's too late.

The book is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the complexities of world history and its impact on our future.