Black People in the British Empire

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By Peter Fryer

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Black People in the British Empire by Peter Fryer explores the history and experiences of black people within the British Empire, revealing their significant yet often overlooked contributions and struggles. The book delves into various aspects of imperialism, cultural exchange, and the profound impact on society, aiming to provide a deeper understanding of a rich and complex historical narrative.
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This book may appeal to you if you're interested in exploring the often overlooked contributions and experiences of Black people within the British Empire, shedding light on historical narratives that challenge conventional perspectives. Through meticulous research, it offers a rich and informative understanding of how these individuals impacted society and culture, providing a compelling and enlightening read.

Black People in the British Empire

The follow-up to Peter Fryer's modern classic, Staying Power

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Fantastic … the most important book on Black British history - Akala

Black People in the British Empire is a challenge to the official version of British history. It tells the story of Britain's exploitation and oppression of its subject peoples in its colonies, particularly the people of Africa, Asia, and Australasia.

Peter Fryer reveals how the ideology of racism was used as justification for acquiring and expanding the Empire; how the British Industrial Revolution developed out of profits from the slave trade; and how the colonies were deliberately de-industrialised to create a market for British manufacturers.

In describing the frequency and the scale of revolts by subject peoples against slavery and foreign domination—and the brutality used in crushing them—Peter Fryer exposes the true history of colonialism and restores to Black people their central role in Britain's past.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780745343693

Publisher: Pluto Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 20 June 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Pluto Press

Edition: Second Edition

Contributors:

Foreword by Stella Dadzie

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 217g

Pages: 208

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Education & Reference History & Military Non-Fiction Peter Fryer Science & Nature

About the Author

Peter Fryer (1927-2006) was a British writer and journalist, whose coverage of the arrival of citizens from the Caribbean onboard the HMT Empire Windrush led to a deep and long-lasting interest in the histories of Black Britons. In 1984, he wrote the classic book Staying Power: The History of Black People in Britain (Pluto, 2018). Stella Dadzie is best known for her co-authorship of The Heart of the Race: Black Women’s Lives in Britain (Virago, 1985) which won the Martin Luther King Award for Literature. She is a founder member of OWAAD (Organisation of Women of African and Asian Descent), a national umbrella group that emerged in the late 1970s as part of the British Civil Rights movement. Her latest book is A Kick in the Belly: Women, Slavery and Resistance (Verso, 2020).