Description
In his groundbreaking new book, Sathnam Sanghera traces the legacies of the British Empire around the world. The influence of an empire that occupied a quarter of the planet, as well as its wider global impact, has been profound: from the spread of Christianity by missionaries and the fact that nearly one in three people drive on the left side of the road, to the origins of international law. Yet Britain’s idea of its imperial history and the world’s experience of it are two very different things. Combining wit, political insight and personal honesty, the award-winning author and journalist explores the international legacies of the British Empire, from the creation of tea plantations across the globe to environmental destruction, conservation and the imperial connotations of royal tours. His journey takes him from Barbados and Mauritius to India, Nigeria and beyond, demonstrating how deeply British imperialism is embedded in our world and why it is time Britain was finally honest with itself about empire. The book is in English.
Information
Author: Sanghera Sathnam
Language: English
Publication date: January 25, 2024
Manufacturer: The Book Service Ltd (Penguin)
Genres: English literature, Books, Foreign language books, History books in english, Non-fiction literature in english
Type: Books - paperback
Pages: 449
ISBN/EAN: 9780241691809