Tory Burch on Shopbop
Add Prime to get Fast, Free delivery
Amazon prime logo
Buy new:
-40% $29.99
FREE delivery Tuesday, January 7 on orders shipped by Amazon over $35
Ships from: Amazon
Sold by: Aurora-Originals
$29.99 with 40 percent savings
List Price: $49.99
Get Fast, Free Shipping with Amazon Prime FREE Returns
FREE delivery Tuesday, January 7 on orders shipped by Amazon over $35. Order within 23 hrs 33 mins
Only 1 left in stock - order soon.
$$29.99 () Includes selected options. Includes initial monthly payment and selected options. Details
Price
Subtotal
$$29.99
Subtotal
Initial payment breakdown
Shipping cost, delivery date, and order total (including tax) shown at checkout.
Ships from
Amazon
Amazon
Ships from
Amazon
Returns
30-day refund/replacement
30-day refund/replacement
This item can be returned in its original condition for a full refund or replacement within 30 days of receipt.
Read full return policy
Payment
Secure transaction
Your transaction is secure
We work hard to protect your security and privacy. Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission. We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others. Learn more
$12.32
Get Fast, Free Shipping with Amazon Prime FREE Returns
FREE delivery Tuesday, January 7 on orders shipped by Amazon over $35. Order within 23 hrs 33 mins
Only 1 left in stock - order soon.
$$29.99 () Includes selected options. Includes initial monthly payment and selected options. Details
Price
Subtotal
$$29.99
Subtotal
Initial payment breakdown
Shipping cost, delivery date, and order total (including tax) shown at checkout.
Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items.
Added to

Sorry, there was a problem.

There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. Please try again.

Sorry, there was a problem.

List unavailable.
$29.98 with 40 percent savings
List Price: $49.99
FREE pickup Friday, January 10 on orders shipped by Amazon over $35

1.76 mi | Ashburn 20147

How pickup works
Pick up from nearby pickup location
Step 1: Place Your Order
Select the “Pickup” option on the product page or during checkout.
Step 2: Receive Notification
Once your package is ready for pickup, you'll receive an email and app notification.
Step 3: Pick up
Bring your order ID or pickup code (if applicable) to your chosen pickup location to pick up your package.
Only 1 left in stock - order soon.
$$29.99 () Includes selected options. Includes initial monthly payment and selected options. Details
Price
Subtotal
$$29.99
Subtotal
Initial payment breakdown
Shipping cost, delivery date, and order total (including tax) shown at checkout.
Returns
30-day refund/replacement
30-day refund/replacement
This item can be returned in its original condition for a full refund or replacement within 30 days of receipt.
Read full return policy
Payment
Secure transaction
Your transaction is secure
We work hard to protect your security and privacy. Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission. We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others. Learn more
Kindle app logo image

Download the free Kindle app and start reading Kindle books instantly on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required.

Read instantly on your browser with Kindle for Web.

Using your mobile phone camera - scan the code below and download the Kindle app.

QR code to download the Kindle App

Follow the authors

Catherine Austin Fitts
Follow
Michael C. Ruppert
Follow
Something went wrong. Please try your request again later.

Crossing the Rubicon: The Decline of the American Empire at the End of the Age of Oil Paperback – September 15, 2004

4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 471 ratings
See all formats and editions
{"desktop_buybox_group_1":[{"displayPrice":"$29.99","priceAmount":29.99,"currencySymbol":"$","integerValue":"29","decimalSeparator":".","fractionalValue":"99","symbolPosition":"left","hasSpace":false,"showFractionalPartIfEmpty":true,"offerListingId":"1VmQ2rGtdaPHYf58UkVCxWlvSO7sMQQDMXVz3sycvgo3Qr%2BHla2uWUH5M8GQPj%2BsZ5iCabPJdx%2BF0UnDMIbNtx2uV5pLgvK4INjRca0i5LtmQHHDltnmGsc9LTrZK924rHiKw3mvIcQAXIfYpV2OWuyv3MwTZgZTSu8cp2o5kKAPv3vcEfj%2BeKCszZnx1uJQ","locale":"en-US","buyingOptionType":"NEW","aapiBuyingOptionIndex":0}, {"displayPrice":"$12.32","priceAmount":12.32,"currencySymbol":"$","integerValue":"12","decimalSeparator":".","fractionalValue":"32","symbolPosition":"left","hasSpace":false,"showFractionalPartIfEmpty":true,"offerListingId":"1VmQ2rGtdaPHYf58UkVCxWlvSO7sMQQDS2nwk2eexvhgF4HENUMmiZtyIuGXfZgEwgYC%2BfmiPNCqCgwWuxETJU2YAt9Sgl6RCVCR6PzJc9YZudv9uIHUNmbtRU5EUH%2BSWxOzu9TOJCCWvGf5AvgNisXuteCUU6pcqacAI8CIldSyAws8uovYeQ%3D%3D","locale":"en-US","buyingOptionType":"USED","aapiBuyingOptionIndex":1}],"desktop_buybox_group_2":[{"displayPrice":"$29.98","priceAmount":29.98,"currencySymbol":"$","integerValue":"29","decimalSeparator":".","fractionalValue":"98","symbolPosition":"left","hasSpace":false,"showFractionalPartIfEmpty":true,"offerListingId":"1VmQ2rGtdaPHYf58UkVCxWlvSO7sMQQDcvRVRqNk4EWEv2aZkigM6trk83cImCSabhz%2BjNRjh5LJohFMTU3tXPCnseinAzzcLsZWdEmXWudg2Rknak8SBV8ASVodjnVicjBCp4HU8wha3ZpiGhPBiqCbi2kjVx6P0s%2F%2FWchcMV%2FsXeWytRagcHehcrvE8Esr","locale":"en-US","buyingOptionType":"PICKUP","aapiBuyingOptionIndex":2}]}

Purchase options and add-ons

The acclaimed investigative reporter and author of Confronting Collapse examines the global forces that led to 9/11 in this provocative exposé.

The attacks of September 11, 2001 were accomplished through an amazing orchestration of logistics and personnel. Crossing the Rubicon examines how such a conspiracy was possible through an interdisciplinary analysis of petroleum, geopolitics, narco-traffic, intelligence and militarism―without which 9/11 cannot be understood.

In reality, 9/11 and the resulting "War on Terror" are parts of a massive authoritarian response to an emerging economic crisis of unprecedented scale. Peak Oil―the beginning of the end for our industrial civilization―is driving the elites of American power to implement unthinkably draconian measures of repression, warfare and population control. Crossing the Rubicon is more than a story of corruption and greed. It is a map of the perilous terrain through which we are all now making our way.

Previous slide of product details
  1. Print length
    696 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    New Catalyst Books
  4. Publication date
    September 15, 2004
  5. Dimensions
    6 x 1.39 x 9 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    9780865715400
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0865715400
  8. See all details
Next slide of product details
The%20Amazon%20Book%20Review
The Amazon Book Review
Book recommendations, author interviews, editors' picks, and more. Read it now

Frequently bought together

Crossing the Rubicon: The Decline of the American Empire at the End of the Age of Oil
This item: Crossing the Rubicon: The Decline of the American Empire at the End of the Age of Oil
$29.98
Get it as soon as Friday, Jan 10
Only 1 left in stock - order soon.
Sold by Alien Duck and ships from Amazon Fulfillment.
+
Confronting Collapse: The Crisis of Energy and Money in a Post Peak Oil World
$15.00
Get it as soon as Tuesday, Jan 7
Only 9 left in stock (more on the way).
Ships from and sold by Amazon.com.
+
A Presidential Energy Policy: Twenty-Five Points Addressing the Siamese Twins of Energy and Money
$13.99
Get it as soon as Wednesday, Jan 8
In Stock
Ships from and sold by Amazon.com.
Total price: $00
To see our price, add these items to your cart.
Details
Added to Cart
spCSRF_Treatment
Some of these items ship sooner than the others.
Show details Hide details
Choose items to buy together.

Customer reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars
471 global ratings

Review this product

Share your thoughts with other customers
Write a customer review

Customers say

Customers find the book provides a thorough account of 9/11 and its events. They describe it as an informative, interesting read that is thought-provoking and eye-opening. Many readers praise the investigative journalism and detective work described in the book. However, opinions differ on the writing quality - some find it succinctly written and valuable, while others consider it flawed and long. There are mixed reviews regarding the conspiracy theories presented in the book, with some finding them shocking while others consider them disturbing.

AI-generated from the text of customer reviews

Select to learn more
Information contentReadabilityThought provokingInvestigative journalismWriting qualityConspiracy theory
49 customers mention "Information content"49 positive0 negative

Customers find the book informative and a useful resource for understanding 9/11. They say it's well-researched, providing in-depth coverage of the events and their causes. The book provides revealing insights into the dark world of the US and is an excellent social science work by Ruppert.

"...The Rubicon represents the point of no return. The book offers in great detail, the events of 9/11 and the reasons why these events occurred...." Read more

"...It is a huge book with much information, and one would think that a professional publisher would have done a better job editing the manuscript...." Read more

"...finnally he illuminates the complexity of actualy making this amazing plan work...." Read more

"...books about 9/11 related issues, but this one is very good summary of almost all matters. This is also the book with the best references...." Read more

38 customers mention "Readability"38 positive0 negative

Customers find the book readable and engaging. They describe it as an excellent, well-researched account of 9/11 and its events. Readers also mention it's a must-read for Americans.

"...critical chapter on biowarfare and vaccines that, alone, makes the book worth reading...." Read more

"It has taken me an abnormally long time to finish this extraordinary book, something like four months, and I have yet to completely digest all that..." Read more

"...This book is a classic accounting of what really happened on 9/11/01 and the events leading up to the "attack"...." Read more

"I am only half way through, but this is a very interesting book for anyone interested in learning about politics and what is really going on." Read more

13 customers mention "Thought provoking"13 positive0 negative

Customers find the book thought-provoking and an eye-opener. They describe it as a valuable, shocking expose of peak oil production.

"...A brilliant expose. May I say an all-important wake-up call in the realms of geopolitics, energy politics, covert politics, and REALPOLITIC...." Read more

"...He has written a valuable, even shocking book, which exposes the complicity and foreknowledge of the U.S. government in the events surrounding 911,..." Read more

"...Mr. Ruppert is now dead, and he can't revise this work. He does raise interesting and even scary issues in the arena of public policy...." Read more

"Very interesting...." Read more

5 customers mention "Investigative journalism"5 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the investigative journalism. They praise the detective work and find it a perfect example of investigative journalism.

"Michael Ruppert is a talented and serious investigative journalist with a detective's instincts and passion for uncovering the truth...." Read more

"...book: It’s a repository of information that stood out to a great investigative reporter...." Read more

"Although dated, the book is an unbelievable gem as far as investigative journalism into the goings on in government, banking, and the Pentagon in..." Read more

"Perfect example of investigative journalism..." Read more

18 customers mention "Writing quality"11 positive7 negative

Customers have different views on the writing quality. Some find it revealing and well-structured, saying it's a valuable and shocking book. Others mention issues with the editing and formatting that make it difficult to read and diminish comprehension.

"...What I do think is that he has gone through great pains in structuring a text which clearly maps out the Bush/Cheney agenda...." Read more

"...'scams' (a weak word) of the last 16-20 years into a coherent and logical focus...." Read more

"...cause many, if not most people, to slam the book closed, shout obsenities at the author and denigrate any fool like me who accepts the evidence as..." Read more

"...He has written a valuable, even shocking book, which exposes the complicity and foreknowledge of the U.S. government in the events surrounding 911,..." Read more

9 customers mention "Conspiracy theory"6 positive3 negative

Customers have different views on the book's conspiracy theories. Some find it an engaging account of the CIA's hidden agenda and covert politics. Others find the revelations shocking and the conspiracy theories too extensive.

"...wake-up call in the realms of geopolitics, energy politics, covert politics, and REALPOLITIC...." Read more

"...I had to on numerous occasions put it down because the revelations were so shocking. I recommend this to anyone interest in American government...." Read more

"An epic tome detailing the many misdeeds of some men in very high places. "A juicy one" to say the least...." Read more

"...to be very knowledgeable on the topics of Peak Oil, 911 and government covert operations. I highly recommend this book." Read more

Top reviews from the United States

  • KC
    5.0 out of 5 stars Well Researched and Worth a Read
    Reviewed in the United States on April 5, 2013
    Verified Purchase
    Mr. Ruppert went to great lengths to present the evidence, thoroughly footnoted, that the 'official' story regarding the horrendous events of 9/11 was just that, a story or more accurately a self serving fable. He presents the evidence in the same way it would be presented to a court of law and doesn't meander into the what ifs or other claims for which there is either no evidence or what was evidence was quickly removed and/or contaminated making pursuit and documentation of both chain of custody as well as a legal investigation literally impossible.

    So he sticks to what can be proven and for that reason alone this book should be considered required reading. I gave the book five stars for this very reason.

    As a former law enforcement officer Mr. Ruppert is well versed in the trade craft of putting together a case that will withstand the scrutiny of a court proceeding.

    We are now approaching a full twelve years since the horrible day in September 2001. Contaminated or missing evidence, over a decade of wars unrelated in the extreme to the events of 9/11, the deaths of victims of that day, the first responders who, if still alive, are suffering from horrible illnesses due directly to their role in the rescue efforts for which compensation is still being refused (unforgivable), deaths of witnesses, deaths and/or horrible injuries as a direct result of the two unrelated wars (to 9/11), the brushing aside of professional fire and explosive experts along with their governing document NFPA 921 while replacing these experts with people with zero experience in such investigations (ie NIST/FEMA) and a multitude of other crimes makes it, in my humble opinion, a must to read the accounting of the event document in Crossing the Rubicon.

    I know there will be those that disagree but quite frankly my dear, I don't give a damn.
    15 people found this helpful
    Helpful
     Report
  • Lana Lorenzen
    5.0 out of 5 stars Critical Reading for the Informed Citizen
    Reviewed in the United States on May 3, 2022
    Verified Purchase
    Crossing the Rubicon by Michael Ruppert is an exceptionally important book. It lays bare the brutish and ugly truth about how world governments and corporations actually function. The title is derived from an event in ancient Roman history: When Julius Caesar was governor of an area north of Rome, he was ordered to disband his army and return to the city. Rather than disband, he marched to the Rubicon River, crossed the river with his army, and precipitated a civil war. That was the end of the Roman Republic and the beginning of Empire. It's precisely what has happened in this country: The Republic is gone; only an empire stands in its place. The Rubicon represents the point of no return. The book offers in great detail, the events of 9/11 and the reasons why these events occurred. It offers explanations in the same concise and informative manner that L. Fletcher Prouty's book on the JFK assassination did. Mr. Ruppert includes an especially critical chapter on biowarfare and vaccines that, alone, makes the book worth reading. If Ruppert hadn't "committed suicide" he would have been a very active and vocal critic of the Covid-19 debacle and the intentions behind the biowarfare facilities that litter the planet. He also would have been quick to make the connection between new infectious diseases and the mechanisms of geoengineering.
    11 people found this helpful
    Helpful
     Report
  • Jan Wlochowski
    5.0 out of 5 stars Politically incorrect . Honest appraisal of what is going on .
    Reviewed in the United States on June 4, 2024
    Verified Purchase
    I noticed censorship again. Some garbage was placed in under my name on internet , because the censors did not like my politically incorrect comments.
    Some people stopped commenting , only rate . So will I .
    One person found this helpful
    Helpful
     Report
  • Up The Stairs
    4.0 out of 5 stars Revealing, interesting, and scary
    Reviewed in the United States on July 16, 2005
    Verified Purchase
    READ THIS BOOK. BUY COPIES FOR YOUR FRIENDS.

    Prior to reading Crossing the Rubicon, I had heard that Michael Ruppert is a conspiracy theorist/maniac. After reading the book, I can see why some might feel that way, although I will say that I am not one of them. I'm not sure what to make of Ruppert's claims or his beliefs, but I don't think he is a nutcase. What I do think is that he has gone through great pains in structuring a text which clearly maps out the Bush/Cheney agenda. I have a few problems with the basics of the book, but overall, Ruppert has succeeded in scaring me. I've always believed that Bush is up to no good, and I've always thought it is possible that Bush is involved in the 9/11 disaster, but I've never been convinced of it. I'm still not convinced, but I'm closer than I've ever been. I will say that the sub-title is confusing and doesn't actually relate to the meat and potatoes of the text. This book isn't about the decline of the American Empire at the end of the age of oil, it is about the Bush/Cheney agenda and the available evidence of their involvement in it. The title should have something to do with the overall substance of the book, and in this case, it is misleading. Given what Ruppert says about the CIA, Bush, Cheney, and others, I'm surprised he's alive.

    I would not go so far as to say that all of the evidence presented in Crossing the Rubicon is credible or convincing, but much of it is. On the other hand, much of the evidence is merely circumstantial, and we all know that many innocent people are in jail because of circumstantial evidence. However, Ruppert does make a convincing case that Dick Cheney is the closet leader of the U.S., and that Cheney and his company, Halliburton, are profiting from 9/11. The thing I'm stuck with is that if even half or a fourth of the information provided is true, the U.S. is in for a huge surprise in the not too distant future, and it isn't good. The one thing I don't know is what can we do about it. Ruppert offers no solutions that I could ascertain.

    What I wonder is why hasn't Michael Ruppert been on shows such as Larry King Live to promote his book? I don't watch the FOX Network for obvious reasons, and I understand that he has been on some of its programs, but I haven't seen him on what I would term as credible television programs, which aren't available on FOX. Nor have I ever heard of Ruppert prior to discovering his book.

    As for the comments I have read about the editing of this book, I agree. It is a huge book with much information, and one would think that a professional publisher would have done a better job editing the manuscript. Crossing the Rubicon is fraught with grammatical errors, redundancies, and duplications. On the other hand, so what. It's the substance of the information that is important, not the presentation. Also, the book is conveniently priced. At $15, on Amazon, I found it to be a bargain, and I bought copies for my interested friends. My basic theory is this, a man (or woman) doesn't go through the trouble of putting together a book such as Crossing the Rubicon and then sell it for a mere $15. He must have an agenda, and I believe Michael Ruppert's agenda is in the best interests of the United States. READ THIS BOOK.
    54 people found this helpful
    Helpful
     Report

Top reviews from other countries

Translate all reviews to English
  • C.c
    5.0 out of 5 stars Crossing the Rubicon
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 16, 2024
    Verified Purchase
    A very profound book which I found compelling. A very pleased with the price I paid for it. My thanks to the seller.
    Report
  • Junee
    5.0 out of 5 stars PERFECT CONDITION
    Reviewed in Canada on August 29, 2020
    Verified Purchase
    The book I purchased, Crossing the Rubicon, arrived in good time and in perfect condition. Very good service.
    Report
  • Dilip Vyas
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in India on September 11, 2017
    Verified Purchase
    good book
    Report
  • Thomas Hoschek
    5.0 out of 5 stars Top Seller
    Reviewed in Germany on February 4, 2013
    Verified Purchase
    Alles was ich sagen kann: Sehr zu empfehlen, da gut geschrieben und recherchiert.
    Schaut euch übrigens all seine Youtube-Videos an, dann werdet ihr wissen warum Michael C. Ruppert der Investigativ-Journalist und Aufdecker ist, der er auch wirklich ist. Ein kompetenter (ursprünglich Polizist für Drogendelikte) charismatischer Mensch, an dem man merkt, daß er auf der richtigen Seite steht und auch noch immer richtig tickt.
    Viel Spaß beim Lesen . . . .
    Report
  • Devan Traynor
    5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome!!
    Reviewed in Canada on September 3, 2015
    Verified Purchase
    Fantastically informative and well backed with documentation and packed with research friendly links ( great for those who love conspiracy fact not theory ) ;)
    Report