Hall, Catherine
Cultures of Empire: A Reader - Colonisers in Britain and the Empire of the Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries (Politics Today)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780719058585
- author:
- Hall, Catherine
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Manchester University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2000
- Pages:
- 404
- Dimensions:
- 156 mm X 234 mm
- Genre:
- Colonization & independence
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Catherine Hall's substantial introduction sets the stage for a nuanced exploration of empire and its impact on Britain. This collection of essays delves into three key areas: theoretical approaches, the lived experience of empire in Britain, and the construction of new cultures in various colonial sites. The volume sheds light on how empire was experienced and defined in different contexts, including 18th-century Britain and the postcolonial Caribbean. Two essays in particular highlight the complexities of temporal boundaries in the history of empire, offering a fresh perspective on this often-overlooked period. Through its diverse range of perspectives, this reader provides a thought-provoking examination of the cultures that emerged as a result of colonialism.
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