The British Empire, one of the most powerful forces in history, was
also one of the most humane. Yet at its twilight, few were willing
to defy the anti-colonial reaction that condemned millions to
despotism under the regimes that replaced it. Sir Alan Burns was
among them. In this lively and provocative work of history, Bruce
Gilley vindicates Sir Alan’s view that decolonization was poorly
managed and too swiftly executed, a view based not on imperialist
nostalgia but on a sober assessment of the ravages of the twentieth
century. Gilley demonstrates that Burns understood the benefits of
colonial rule and correctly foretold the chaos that accompanied its
rapid dissolution. Relying on previously unavailable documentation
from Burns’s family, The Last Imperialist dethrones the
revisionist historians and shatters their unbalanced accusations
against European colonialism. This is history writing at its most
courageous.
General
Imprint: |
Regnery Publishing
|
Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
March 2024 |
Authors: |
Bruce Gilley
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Dimensions: |
210 x 140 x 16mm (L x W x T) |
Pages: |
256 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-68451-520-2 |
Categories: |
Books
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LSN: |
1-68451-520-3 |
Barcode: |
9781684515202 |
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