Empires of EVE

Empires of EVE chronicles the rise and fall of the player-led governments that dominated the virtual universe of EVE Online between 2003 and 2009. Through extensive interviews and research, Andrew Groen details the political maneuvering, espionage, and massive fleet battles that defined this era of digital history. It is a study of how thousands of real people organized into factions to fight for power, honor, and survival in a persistent online world.