Imperialism and Postcolonialism

Examines links between imperialism, modernity and capitalism and considers the impact of imperialism on global structures and national cultures, past and present. This study explores developments in historical, political, literary and cultural studies of imperialism. It addresses the legacy of imperialism.

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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.