Biggar, Nigel
Colonialism: A Moral Reckoning
- ISBN 13:
- 9780008511678
- author:
- Biggar, Nigel
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- William Collins
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2024
- Pages:
- 480
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 3 centimetres (0.3
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Philosophy, Ethics & Moral Philosophy,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The liberal West faces major threats in the wake of the dissolution of the Soviet empire in 1989. A new assessment of the West's colonial record is needed to understand these challenges. Nigel Biggar's book, Colonialism A Moral Reckoning, tests the current indictment of European and American colonial dominance, addressing crucial questions about the nature of the British Empire.
Biggar examines the Empire's history, exploring whether it was driven by greed, racism, and violence, and whether it was based on the theft of land and the slave trade. He also considers the Empire's commitment to abolishing the slave trade in the name of a Christian conviction of human equality. The book provides a nuanced understanding of the Empire's complexities, acknowledging elements of injustice and tragedy, while also highlighting its efforts to address these issues.
This book offers a fresh perspective on the British Empire, challenging the dominant narrative of colonialism and its legacy. It is a thought-provoking assessment of the Empire's history, one that will be of interest to anyone seeking to understand the complexities of colonialism and its ongoing impact.
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