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Banished potentates
Dethroning and exiling indigenous monarchs under British and French colonial rule, 1815-1955
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Focusing on the period from 1815 to the 1950s, this book explores the systematic deposition and exile of indigenous monarchs in Asia and Africa by British and French colonial powers. It delves into the political and social implications of these actions, highlighting the impact on local governance and cultural identity. Through historical analysis, the work sheds light on the broader themes of colonialism, power dynamics, and the resistance of displaced leaders, offering a critical perspective on imperial practices and their legacies.
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Banished potentates, Robert Aldrich
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- Title
- Banished potentates
- Subtitle
- Dethroning and exiling indigenous monarchs under British and French colonial rule, 1815-1955
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Robert Aldrich
- Publisher
- Manchester University Press
- Released
- 2018
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 328
- ISBN13
- 9780719099731
- Category
- Social sciences
- Description
- Focusing on the period from 1815 to the 1950s, this book explores the systematic deposition and exile of indigenous monarchs in Asia and Africa by British and French colonial powers. It delves into the political and social implications of these actions, highlighting the impact on local governance and cultural identity. Through historical analysis, the work sheds light on the broader themes of colonialism, power dynamics, and the resistance of displaced leaders, offering a critical perspective on imperial practices and their legacies.