The Last Colony

Name: The Last Colony
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A Tale of Exile, Justice and Britain’s Colonial Legacy

By Philippe Sands

Summary

The Last Colony by Philippe Sands is a history book exploring the story of the Chagos Archipelago and its people. The work delves into the legal and political struggles surrounding the islanders' forced exile and the fight for justice. Sands examines the broader implications of colonialism and international law through the lens of this poignant case.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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You might enjoy this book if you are fascinated by international law, colonial history, and human rights. It offers a profound exploration of the struggle for justice and the impact of colonialism on the people of the Chagos Islands.

The Last Colony

The Sunday Times bestselling story of the landmark international judgement that brought an end to Britain's colonial rule in Africa by the author of EAST WEST STREET and THE RATLINE

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FROM THE WINNER OF THE BAILLIE GIFFORD PRIZE and author of East West Street

THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER

'Should be read by anyone who cares about justice, humanity and human rights' – Elif Shafak

'An essential account' – Sunday Times

'Powerful and persuasive . . . superb' – Abdulrazak Gurnah

'An urgent reminder that Britain’s colonial rule isn’t our past. It's our present' – New Statesman

'An important [book]' – Observer

'Elegant, moving and profoundly informative' – The Scotsman

Through one woman's fight for justice, the award-winning author of East West Street exposes the shocking events that marked the 1965 establishment of the British Indian Ocean Territory. Written with Sands' characteristic expertise, insight and thrilling storytelling, The Last Colony lays bare the brutal legacy of colonial rule, the devastating impact of Britain's grip on its last colony in Africa and the ongoing struggle to right a historic wrong.

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The Last Colony by Philippe Sands has received praise for its powerful and moving narrative, blending human empathy with forensic precision. Reviews commend Sands for effectively chronicling the Chagossians' plight within a broader context of colonialism and international human rights. Critics highlight its eloquent writing, combining personal stories with global politics, resulting in an essential and poignant read.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781474618144

Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 July 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Weidenfeld & Nicolson

Illustration: B&W fully illustrated

Contributors:

Illustrated by Martin Rowson

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

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 193.0mm

Height: 127.0mm

Weight: 200g

Pages: 224

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Education & Reference History & Military Non-Fiction Philippe Sands

About the Author

Philippe Sands is Professor of Law at UCL and a practising barrister at Matrix Chambers. He has been involved in many of the most important international cases of recent years, including Pinochet, Congo, Yugoslavia, Rwanda, Iraq, Guantanamo and the Rohingya. He is the author of LAWLESS, TORTURE TEAM, EAST WEST STREET, which won the Baillie Gifford Prize for Non-fiction, and Sunday Times bestselling THE RATLINE. He is a contributor to the Financial Times, Guardian, New York Review of Books and Vanity Fair, and makes regular appearances on radio and television. He is President of English PEN and a member of the board of the Hay Festival.