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The Great Imperial Hangover

How Empires Have Shaped the World
By Samir Puri
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In The Great Imperial Hangover, Samir Puri examines the lingering effects of empire on the modern world, exploring how countries across the globe are still dealing with the consequences of colonial rule. The author delves into historical narratives and contemporary realities, showcasing how past imperial actions shape current geopolitical and cultural climates. With an emphasis on how nations consciously or unconsciously grapple with their imperial legacies, this work reveals the enduring influence of empires on our present.
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You might enjoy this book if you are intrigued by how imperial legacies continue to impact the modern world. It delves into the complex histories and lasting effects of empires, offering a unique perspective on global politics and tensions today. If you're fascinated by the nuanced connections between past empires and current geopolitical struggles, this engaging read may be right up your alley.

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The Great Imperial Hangover

A groundbreaking book that explains how the world's history of empires still shapes our lives and politics today.

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'An exceptional account.' - Prospect

'Enlightening.' - Spectator

For the first time in millennia, we live without formal empires. But that doesn't mean we don't feel their presence rumbling through history. The Great Imperial Hangover examines how the world's imperial legacies are still shaping the thorniest issues we face today.

From Russia's incursions in the Ukraine to Brexit; from Trump's 'America-first' policy to China's forays into Africa; from Modi's India to the hotbed of the Middle East, Samir Puri provides a bold new framework for understanding the world's complex rivalries and politics.

Organised by region and covering vital topics such as security, foreign policy, national politics, and commerce, The Great Imperial Hangover combines gripping history and astute analysis to explain why the history of empire affects us all in profound ways.

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The Great Imperial Hangover by Samir Puri is highly regarded for its insightful examination of how imperial legacies influence modern geopolitics. Reviews praise Puri for his penetrating insights and the book's engaging and thought-provoking narrative. It is noted for its comprehensive and judicious approach to the complex subject of how historical empires continue to impact global relations, with several reviewers highlighting its contribution to deepening self-knowledge and understanding of the world.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781786498335

Publisher: Atlantic Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 July 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Atlantic Books

Edition: Main

Illustration: Integrated maps

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

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 27.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 330g

Pages: 384

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Education & Reference European History Finance & Economics Finance & Investment Global History History & Military Middle Eastern History Non-Fiction Politics & Current Affairs Samir Puri Science & Nature

About the Author

Samir Puri is Senior Fellow at the International Institute for Strategic Studies in Singapore. Prior to this he was an academic, teaching War Studies at King's College London and later in the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies. Earlier in his career he served in the Foreign Office (2009-15) and worked at RAND (2006-09). He appears on news programmes for Al Jazeera, the BBC, CNBC, Sky and TRT World, and has written for publications including the Guardian.

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