Imperial Island

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A History of Empire in Modern Britain

By Charlotte Lydia Riley

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Imperial Island by Charlotte Lydia Riley provides an insightful exploration of Britain's lasting imperial influence and its impact on contemporary society. The book examines how the legacies of the British Empire are deeply woven into the fabric of modern Britain, affecting everything from politics to social norms. Riley's analysis offers a comprehensive look at how historical events continue to shape present-day Britain.
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This book may appeal to you if you're interested in exploring Britain's historical trajectory and its enduring influence on global politics. It delves into the legacies of empire and examines how historical narratives shape contemporary society. If you enjoy thought-provoking analyses of history and its impact on modern national identity, this book offers valuable insights.

Imperial Island

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Imperial Island provides a new history of modern Britain, making sense of its contradictions today.

Imperial Island shows how empire, its disintegration, and its ever-present aftermath have profoundly shaped the British people, their culture, society, and politics throughout the last seventy years.

Drawing on a mass of new research, from personal letters to pop culture, it tells a story of immigration and fractured identity, of social strife and communal solidarity, of people on the move and of a people wrestling with their past.

It is the story that best explains Britain today.

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Reviews of Imperial Island praise it as a compelling exploration of modern multicultural Britain, illuminated by Charlotte Lydia Riley's astute use of personal testimonies, oral histories, and popular culture. The book is lauded for its rich documentation of civil society campaigns against racism and the political contributions of the anti-war left in recent British history. Descriptions of Riley’s work highlight her ability to bring to life overlooked aspects of history with a fresh and bold narrative voice, making it an incisive and essential read for understanding Britain's evolution post-empire.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781847926449

Publisher: Vintage Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 24 August 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: The Bodley Head Ltd

Illustration: 1 x 8pp colour / integrated b/w

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 30.0mm

Width: 155.0mm

Height: 235.0mm

Weight: 460g

Pages: 384

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Charlotte Lydia Riley Education & Reference European History History & Military Non-Fiction Penguin Books Politics & Current Affairs

About the Author

Charlotte Lydia Riley is a historian of twentieth-century Britain at the University of Southampton, specialising in questions about empire, politics, culture and identity. Her writing has appeared in a wide range of publications including the Guardian, New Statesman, Financial Times, Washington Post and History Today. She tweets @lottelydia.

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