Imperial Material

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National Symbols in the US Colonial Empire

By Alvita Akiboh

Summary

Imperial Material by Alvita Akiboh explores the material culture of U.S. colonies between the late 19th and mid-20th centuries. The book examines how objects and materials were used to project American imperial power, influence indigenous cultures, and forge identities within its overseas territories. This insightful exploration melds history with a study of objects to reveal broader themes of cultural exchange and colonial impact.
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This book may appeal to you if you have an interest in exploring the material culture of American imperial expansion and its effects on society and military history. It offers insights into how objects and materials played a role in shaping and reflecting imperial ambitions and policies. If you're fascinated by the intersection of history, military strategies, and cultural studies, this book could offer a compelling read.

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An ambitious history of flags, stamps, and currency—and the role they played in US imperialism.

In Imperial Material, Alvita Akiboh reveals how US national identity has been created, challenged, and transformed through embodiments of empire found in its territories, from the US dollar bill to the fifty-star flag. These symbolic objects encode the relationships between territories—including the Philippines, the Hawaiian Islands, Puerto Rico, and Guam—and the empire with which they have been entangled.

Akiboh shows how such items became objects of local power, transmogrifying their original intent. For even if imperial territories were not always front and centre for federal lawmakers and administrators, the people living there remained continuously aware of the imperial United States, whose presence announced itself on every bit of currency, every stamp, and the local flag.

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Imperial Material by Alvita Akiboh receives praise for its original and deeply researched exploration of US imperialism through everyday symbols like flags, stamps, and currency. These reviews highlight the book's clear writing and compelling narrative, revealing how these symbols played a crucial role in the colonial experience and debates about national identity and inclusion. The book is recognised for its significant contribution to the historiography of American empire, offering fresh insights into the affective dimensions of imperial rule.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780226828480

Publisher: The University of Chicago Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 10 November 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: University of Chicago Press

Illustration: 54 halftones

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 399g

Pages: 320

Collections

Alvita Akiboh American & Canadian History History & Archaeology History & Military Non-Fiction

About the Author

Alvita Akiboh is assistant professor of history at Yale University.