{"title":"Nick Pearce","description":"\u003cp\u003eNick Pearce explores complex themes within \u003cstrong\u003epolitics and current affairs\u003c\/strong\u003e, offering incisive perspectives on contemporary power structures and international relations. His works challenge readers to consider the subtle forces shaping our world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThrough gripping narratives like \u003cem\u003eShadows of Empire\u003c\/em\u003e, Pearce combines sharp analysis with compelling storytelling, making his books essential for those interested in the intersections of power, policy, and global dynamics.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"shadows-of-empire-by-michael-kenny-9781509516612","title":"Shadows of Empire","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe idea of an alliance between Britain and its old Commonwealth colonies has recently made a remarkable comeback in the context of Brexit. Based on belief in a special bond between the English-speaking peoples of the UK, the USA, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, it has been dubbed the 'Anglosphere' by supporters and 'Empire 2.0' by critics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this book, leading commentators Michael Kenny and Nick Pearce trace the historical origins of this idea back to the shadow cast by the British Empire in the late Victorian era. They show how leading British political figures, from Churchill to Thatcher, consistently reworked it and how it was revived by a group of right-wing politicians, historians, and pamphleteers to support the case for Brexit. They argue that, while the contemporary idea of the Anglosphere as an alternative to European Union membership is seriously flawed, it nonetheless represents an enduring account of Britain’s role in the world that runs through the heart of political life over the last century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eShadows of Empire\u003c\/i\u003e will be essential reading for everyone interested in British politics and post-Brexit foreign policy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47432537276652,"sku":"9781509516612","price":35.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781509516612.jpg?v=1774555347"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/nick-pearce.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}