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Topics Covered

  • The relationship between Empire and money
  • The nature of violence within Empire
  • The connection between race, religion and British imperialism
  • The role of women in Empire and how attitudes to sex influenced British imperialism
  • The significance of British imperial culture
  • British decolonisation and the concept of ‘neo-imperialism’

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Thought-provoking look at imperial controversies

This course explores the complex and controversial aspects of British imperialism. Reviewers appreciate its accessible approach and thought-provoking discussions, though some express concerns about a lack of instructor engagement and a perceived revisionist perspective.
Easy to understand and engage with.
"It doesn’t require any reading before you start or previous experience of studying the subject."
Encourages critical thinking and new perspectives.
"Really good course that open up new perspectives and makes you think about the controversies."
Limited interaction with instructors.
"The course was totally up to the students. There was no interface with the instructors."
Some concerns about a biased interpretation.
"I also noticed that it was largely revisionist, meaning it applied today's standards of morality with actions taken 200 years ago."

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By historian Anthony Pagden provides a global overview of the process of decolonization in the 20th century.
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By Kenyan writer Ngugi wa Thiong'o examines the ways in which colonialism has shaped African literature and thought.
By Michael Hardt and Antonio Negri argues that the traditional concept of empire is no longer adequate to describe the global political order.
By Odd Arne Westad examines the Cold War from a global perspective.
By Ann Laura Stoler examines the ways in which empire has shaped our understanding of race, gender, and sexuality.
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