Legacy of Violence: A History of the British Empire
- By: Caroline Elkins
- Categories Books , Adults & General Classification , History
- Stock Availability: In Stock
- ISBN: 9780099540250
- Total Pages: 896
- Available Book Formats: Paperback
- Year: 2023
Price:
JOD 19.00
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.