Black, Jeremy
Imperial Legacies: The British Empire Around the World
- ISBN 13:
- 9781641770385
- author:
- Black, Jeremy
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Encounter Books,USA
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 216
- Dimensions:
- 22.9 x 15.2 centimetres
- Genre:
- History, World History, History,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Britain's past legacy has shaped America's present. In this thought-provoking book, historian Jeremy Black examines how criticisms of the British Empire are often linked to perceptions of American power today. Black challenges the notion that criticisms of imperialism are solely about the negative aspects of Britain's past, instead arguing that they also reflect a selective approach to history and politics. He presents a wide-ranging critique of what he sees as the misuse of historical narratives and the language of political correctness. Through his analysis, Black aims to promote a more nuanced understanding of the complex relationships between empires, power, and politics.
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