We're Here Because You Were There

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Immigration and the End of Empire

By Ian Sanjay Patel

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We're Here Because You Were There by Ian Sanjay Patel explores the complex legacy of British colonialism and its effects on migration patterns. The book delves into the historical and political contexts of Britain's presence in former colonies and how this shaped the subsequent movement of people to Britain. Through insightful analysis, it examines the interconnected narratives of empire, immigration, and identity.
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You might enjoy this book if you're interested in exploring the historical ties between immigration and the legacies of British imperialism. With a focus on how Britain's colonial past continues to shape current migration patterns and policies, this insightful work offers a compelling narrative for those fascinated by history, military, and the intricate connections between empire and identity.

We're Here Because You Were There

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What are the origins of the hostile environment against immigrants in the UK? Patel retells Britain's recent history in an often shocking account of state racism that still resonates today.

In a series of post-war immigration laws from 1948 to 1971, arrivals from the Caribbean, Asia, and Africa to Britain went from being citizens to being renamed immigrants. In the late 1960s, British officials drew upon an imperial vision of the world to contain what it saw as a vast immigration ‘crisis’ involving British citizens, passing legislation to block their entry. As a result, British citizenship itself was redefined along racial lines, fatally compromising the Commonwealth and exposing the limits of Britain’s influence in world politics.

Combining voices of so-called immigrants trying to make a home in Britain and the politicians, diplomats, and commentators who were rethinking the nation, Ian Sanjay Patel excavates the reasons why Britain failed to create a post-imperial national identity in We're Here Because You Were There.

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Ian Sanjay Patel’s We're Here Because You Were There is praised for its rigorous exploration of the legacy of British imperialism and its impact on contemporary immigration and national identity. The book skillfully contextualises post-1945 immigration within Britain’s imperial history, debunking myths and offering new insights into how empire continues to shape modern Britain. Reviewers highlight its importance in understanding ongoing debates about race, belonging, and the legal frameworks influencing immigration, making it an essential read for grasping the complexities of British identity.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781839767999

Publisher: Verso Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 October 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Verso Books

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 288g

Pages: 352

Collections

Education & Reference European History Global History History & Military Ian Sanjay Patel Non-Fiction

About the Author

Ian Sanjay Patel is currently LSE Fellow in Human Rights at the London School of Economics. His non-fiction writing has appeared in the New Statesman, the London Review of Books, and elsewhere. Born in London, he completed his PhD at Queens' College, University of Cambridge.