The Empire of Lies is a 2023 collection of political essays and commentary by Dr. Paul Craig Roberts, a former Assistant Secretary of the US Treasury under the Reagan administration and former associate editor of the Wall Street Journal. Published by Korsgaard Publishing with a foreword by Søren Roest Korsgaard, the 360-page book focuses on what the author describes as major 21st-century governmental and media deceptions.
Themes & Topics
- Official Narratives: The book argues that modern governments, media, and academic institutions construct false narratives to manipulate public perception.
- Key Deceptions Examined: Roberts critiques mainstream accounts of major events, including the 9/11 attacks, the management of the COVID-19 pandemic, the war in Ukraine, and the manipulation of the gold market.
- Geopolitical Warning: The essays suggest that manufacturing fear of external enemies and internal dissent paves the way for endless conflicts and raises the risk of a major nuclear confrontation.
Book Details
- Author: Paul Craig Roberts
- Foreword by: Søren Roest Korsgaard
- Publisher: Korsgaard Publishing
- Publication Date: March 11, 2023
- Format: Paperback and digital editions (ISBN: 9788793987494)
