Imperialism and Postcolonialism
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The legacy of empires throughout history remain with us today. This is a clear overview of the scholarship, charting the series of Empires that have formed today's modern world. - Takes into account recent historiographical developments in the study in imperialism and the approaches of other disciplines such as geography, literature and cultural studies - Contains case studies (i.e. Ireland, China, Japan, Africa) that ensure the argument is rooted in reality. - Not only does it incorporate traditional political approaches to the subject but also the history of sexuality, health and migrations. - Doesn't focus solely on the end of the 19th Century and early 20th Century, incorporates a long chronological framework. - Will be bought by students studying imperialism.
This account of imperialism explores recent intellectual, theoretical and conceptual developments in imperial history, including interdisciplinary and post-colonial perspectives. Exploring the links between empire and domestic history, it looks at the interconnections and comparisons between empire and imperial power within wider developments in world history, covering the period from the Roman to the present American empire. The book begins by examining the nature of empire, then looks at continuity and change in the historiography of imperialism and theoretical and conceptual developments. It covers themes such as the relationship between imperialism and modernity, culture and national identity in Britain. Suitable for undergraduates taking courses in imperial and colonial history.
