JOURNAL ARTICLE

Empireworld: how British imperialism shaped the globe.

  • Published In: International Affairs, 2024, v. 100, n. 5. P. 2255 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Cameron, Fraser 3 of 3

Abstract

"Empireworld: how British imperialism shaped the globe" is a book that explores the legacies of the British empire around the world. The British empire controlled a quarter of the world and had a profound impact on the countries it colonized. The impact of colonialism and slavery is a subject of heated political debate in Britain and other former colonial powers. Many countries in the global South are re-examining their history and demanding reparations. The book also addresses the issue of racism and the mixed record of the empire in spreading democracy and humanitarian values. The author, Sathnam Sanghera, provides valuable insights into Britain's past and offers a better understanding of the impact of empire globally. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:International Affairs. 2024/09, Vol. 100, Issue 5, p2255
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:0020-5850
  • DOI:10.1093/ia/iiae198
  • Accession Number:179512756
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