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Exploring Britain's struggle to reconcile with its imperial past, Paul Gilroy draws on diverse texts from Fanon and Orwell to contemporary references like Ali G. and The Office. The book examines the lingering effects of colonialism on national identity and cultural memory, highlighting the complexities of post-imperial existence and the challenges of understanding Britain's role in a changing global landscape. Through this analysis, Gilroy sheds light on the cultural and political implications of a nation grappling with its historical legacy.
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After Empire, Paul Gilroy
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- Released
- 2004
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- Title
- After Empire
- Subtitle
- Melancholia or Convivial Culture?
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Paul Gilroy
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd (Sales)
- Released
- 2004
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 200
- ISBN13
- 9780415343077
- Category
- History
- Description
- Exploring Britain's struggle to reconcile with its imperial past, Paul Gilroy draws on diverse texts from Fanon and Orwell to contemporary references like Ali G. and The Office. The book examines the lingering effects of colonialism on national identity and cultural memory, highlighting the complexities of post-imperial existence and the challenges of understanding Britain's role in a changing global landscape. Through this analysis, Gilroy sheds light on the cultural and political implications of a nation grappling with its historical legacy.