A searing, landmark study of the British Empire that lays bare its pervasive use of violence throughout the twentieth century.
Drawing on more than a decade of research on four continents, Caroline Elkins reveals the dark heart of Britain's Empire: a racialised, systemised doctrine of unrelenting violence, which it used to secure and maintain its interests across the globe.
When Britain could no longer maintain control over that violence, it simply retreated - and sought to destroy the evidence. Legacy of Violence is a monumental achievement that explodes long-held myths and deserves the attention of anyone who seeks to understand empire's role in shaping the world today.
Or split into 4x interest-free payments of 25% on orders over R50
Learn more
A searing, landmark study of the British Empire that lays bare its pervasive use of violence throughout the twentieth century.
Drawing on more than a decade of research on four continents, Caroline Elkins reveals the dark heart of Britain's Empire: a racialised, systemised doctrine of unrelenting violence, which it used to secure and maintain its interests across the globe.
When Britain could no longer maintain control over that violence, it simply retreated - and sought to destroy the evidence. Legacy of Violence is a monumental achievement that explodes long-held myths and deserves the attention of anyone who seeks to understand empire's role in shaping the world today.
Imprint | Vintage |
Country of origin | United Kingdom |
Release date | September 2023 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 9 - 15 working days |
Authors | Caroline Elkins |
Dimensions | 198 x 129 x 55mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Paperback - Trade |
Pages | 896 |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-09-954025-0 |
Barcode | 9780099540250 |
Categories | |
LSN | 0-09-954025-8 |