Empireworld

Autori

• Sathnam Sanghera

Parametri

• Scienze sociali
• Tema stórico

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Bestselling author and journalist Sathnam Sanghera delves into the enduring legacy of the British Empire and its ongoing impact on global economics, politics, and culture. With 2.6 billion people living in former colonies, the empire's reach has shaped everything from the spread of Christianity to international law. Today, one in three people still drives on the left side of the road, a lasting artifact of British rule. However, perceptions of Britain's imperial history differ greatly from the realities experienced by those in former colonies. Building on his previous work, Sanghera explores how the empire has influenced the modern world. He visits Barbados to reveal the ongoing struggles of Caribbean nations grappling with the repercussions of transatlantic slavery. He critiques large charities like Save the Children and the World Bank for maintaining imperial perspectives, and he traces political instability in countries like Nigeria back to colonial tensions. The British Empire's role in the transportation of 12.5 million Africans during the slave trade and the famine that claimed 35 million Indians underscores its significant demographic impact. Sanghera illustrates how economic, legal, and political systems worldwide still reflect the lines drawn by the empire, while cultural and educational norms established during that time continue to shape contemporary life. Although the British Empire peaked a century ago and was

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2024

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