Призраки империи: наследие Британии в современном мире | Ghosts of Empire: Britain's Legacies in the Modern World

Ghosts of Empire: Britain's Legacies in the Modern World

Kwasi Kwarteng, 2013

Overview

Kwasi Kwarteng, son of parents shaped by the British Empire, offers a unique perspective on its history. This narrative avoids judgment, presenting the Empire as a series of administrations, varying in competence and brutality. Kwarteng reveals that imperial administration lacked a single model, instead relying on individual improvisation and eccentricity.

The book highlights how the idiosyncrasies of colonial administrators continue to influence regions from Kashmir to Sudan, and Baghdad to Hong Kong. It explores the often chaotic nature of imperial expansion driven by individual actions rather than a grand design.

Who it's for

• Readers interested in the history of the British Empire.
• Those seeking an analysis of the lasting global impact of colonialism.
• Individuals interested in biographical and administrative histories.

Key features

• Language: English
• Format: Paperback
• Pages: 488
• Publisher: Little, Brown
• Year: 2013
• ISBN: 9781610392327