How to Hide An Empire, Daniel Immerwahr 
Book
Historical
Non-fiction
Book
Historical
Non-fiction
Updated: 14 July 2025
No rape or sexual assault
Rape or sexual assault mentioned in passing (in discussion and/or implied)
Sexual harassment (e.g. verbal or non-consensual touching/grabbing)
Sexual relationship between adult and teenager
Child sexual abuse
Incest
Attempted rape
Rape strongly implied/details surrounding a rape discussed in detail (i.e. the events before/after)
Detailed/vivid description of rape

Description

The author discusses numerous instances of rape, often in the context of war and colonization. These descriptions are not detailed, and they are generally mentioned in passing and are listed among other violent acts that took place in a given event.

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