About the Book: Data Empire explores the 11,000-year history of data, information, and power, revealing how record-keeping has shaped civilizations, governments, and empires. From ancient clay tablets and early accounting systems to modern algorithms, surveillance, and artificial intelligence, this groundbreaking book examines how data has become a tool of control, influence, and decision-making. Through stories of empires, colonial systems, and the digital age, it uncovers the hidden forces behind information ownership and governance. A thought-provoking read for anyone interested in history, technology, data privacy, digital transformation, and the impact of information on society.