New edition of a trail-blazing history of imperial warfare
Victor Kiernan Books
September 4, 1913 – February 17, 2009
Victor Gordon Kiernan was a British Marxist historian with a particular focus on the history of imperialism. His work is characterized by a deep analysis of power structures and their impact on world history. He drew his insights from thorough study of historical sources and a critical perspective on social phenomena. His legacy lies in the uncompromising examination of colonial relations and their long-term consequences.


Victor Kiernan provides a rich and insightful analysis of eight of Shakespeare's greatest tragedies, revealing how they were shaped by the social and political upheavals of his age.