This series delves into critical studies of empire, exploring the complex connections between national and global histories. It focuses on the exchanges, knowledge, and flows of people and ideas that shaped colonial contact. The collection offers ambitious, cross-disciplinary perspectives that are reconfiguring our understanding of the past and ourselves. It is designed for readers seeking a deeper engagement with imperial and postcolonial dynamics.
At last a history of how indigenous dispossession and survival underlay and shaped the birth of Australian democracy. Set within the broader context of colonial politics, it shows how Britain's policies influenced the treatment of indigenous Australians and how indigenous people began to engage in their own ways with the new political institutions.
Durba Ghosh uncovers the critical place of revolutionary terrorism in the colonial and postcolonial history of modern India.
An innovative history of the politics and practice of the Caribbean spiritual healing techniques known as obeah. Diana Paton traces how representations of obeah were entangled with key moments in Caribbean history, from eighteenth- century slave rebellions to the formation of new nations after independence.
Exploring the significance of friendship, this study delves into late eighteenth-century Pacific explorations, highlighting how relationships influenced discoveries and interactions. It examines the interplay between camaraderie and the cultural encounters of the time, offering insights into how these bonds shaped the experiences of explorers and their understanding of the regions they encountered. Through a historical lens, the book reveals the profound impact of personal connections on exploration narratives.
A new perspective on the nineteenth-century imperial world through one family's history across North America, the Caribbean and United Kingdom.
Focusing on the journey of an escaped convict who becomes an activist, this book reveals the intricacies of political reform during the nineteenth century in Britain. Through the lens of personal transformation and activism, it uncovers the complexities of imperial reform efforts and offers new insights into the socio-political landscape of the era.
Focusing on the interconnectedness of the Black freedom struggle in the United States, this book explores its ties to global liberation movements. It highlights the shared experiences and mutual influences among various struggles for justice and equality, emphasizing the importance of solidarity and collective action in the fight against oppression worldwide. Through historical analysis and contemporary examples, it illustrates how local movements resonate on a global scale, enriching the understanding of social justice efforts.
The narrative explores the efforts of key figures in Britain's nineteenth-century empire to reconcile the expansion of colonialism with humanitarian ideals. It delves into the justifications and practices that aimed to present colonization as a benevolent endeavor, highlighting the complexities and contradictions inherent in this historical period. Through an analysis of policies and attitudes, the book sheds light on the motivations behind imperial actions and their impacts on both colonizers and the colonized.
This book offers a compelling analysis of colonial policing and political violence across three empires during the interwar period. It delves into the complexities of imperial power dynamics, examining how policing methods shaped societal control and resistance. Through a detailed exploration of historical contexts, the author highlights the interplay between colonial authorities and local populations, revealing the lasting impacts of these violent encounters on contemporary governance and societal structures.
An account charting the winds of decolonisation as they blew into the oceanic world of the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand. Tracey Banivanua Mar examines how Indigenous peoples responded to the overlooked limits of decolonisation in the region, shedding new light on the shaping forces of twentieth-century global history.
Emotions are not universal, but are experienced and expressed differently across cultures and times. Jane Lydon examines how emotions were used to justify, advance or contest imperialism by creating relationships between British subjects across the globe, but also by excluding specific groups.