Fowler, Corinne
Our Island Stories: Country Walks through Colonial Britain
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- ISBN 13:
- 9780241561638
- author:
- Fowler, Corinne
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Penguin Books Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2024
- Pages:
- 432
- Dimensions:
- 2.8 x 15.6 x 15.6 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- History, Europe, Great Britain,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
This book brings to light the connections between Britain's landscape and its hidden histories, revealing how the country's rural areas were shaped by colonial rule. Through ten country walks, historian Corinne Fowler explores how empire transformed rural lives, both positively and negatively.
From the Cotswolds to Calcutta, Dolgellau to Virginia, and Grasmere to Canton, Fowler combines local and global history to show how the countryside was both a product of and a victim of colonialism. This is a powerful and accessible exploration of a complex and often overlooked topic.
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