#3408
Mentioned in 8 episodes
Empireland
How Imperialism Has Shaped Modern Britain
Book • 2021
In 'Empireland', Sathnam Sanghera offers a fresh critique of the British Empire and its lasting impact on British society.
The book is a personal journey of discovery, where Sanghera explores how the Empire has influenced his own life and the broader British culture.
He delves into the complex legacies of the Empire, discussing its formation, its moral complexities, and its ongoing effects on demographics, attitudes, and cultural norms.
Sanghera argues against a simplistic 'balance sheet view of history', instead presenting a nuanced and balanced account that highlights both the beneficial and harmful aspects of the Empire.
The book also addresses issues such as slavery, racism, and the exploitation of colonial resources, emphasizing the need for a comprehensive understanding of the Empire's history and its continued influence on modern Britain.
The book is a personal journey of discovery, where Sanghera explores how the Empire has influenced his own life and the broader British culture.
He delves into the complex legacies of the Empire, discussing its formation, its moral complexities, and its ongoing effects on demographics, attitudes, and cultural norms.
Sanghera argues against a simplistic 'balance sheet view of history', instead presenting a nuanced and balanced account that highlights both the beneficial and harmful aspects of the Empire.
The book also addresses issues such as slavery, racism, and the exploitation of colonial resources, emphasizing the need for a comprehensive understanding of the Empire's history and its continued influence on modern Britain.
Mentioned by
Mentioned in 8 episodes
Mentioned by 
Anita Anand as a book that won many awards and was the bedrock of political debate in the UK.
Anita Anand as a book that won many awards and was the bedrock of political debate in the UK.
37 snips
18. The Empire Implodes
Mentioned by Anita Anand as the author of Empireland, a book discussing the impact of British imperialism.
21 snips
223. Empire of Plants: From Kew Gardens to Botany Bay
Mentioned by 
William Dalrymple in relation to changing sensibilities regarding animal welfare, referencing a point made in Sanghera's book.
William Dalrymple in relation to changing sensibilities regarding animal welfare, referencing a point made in Sanghera's book.12 snips
61. The Black Abolitionist
Mentioned by Satnam Zangara, in the context of the National Trust's handling of its historical properties and the debate surrounding colonialism.
Scar from the madding crowd: Korea probes a tragedy
Mentioned by William Dalrymple in the context of books exploring the British Empire in India.
Introducing Empire
Mentioned by the podcast host as the author of the book.
Kavita Puri and Sathnam Sanghera on War, Empire and the Untold Story of the Bengal Famine (Part One)
Mentioned by Satnam Zangara in the context of the National Trust's handling of its historical properties and the debate surrounding colonialism.
Scar from the madding crowd: Korea probes a tragedy
Mentioned by Sathnam Sanghera as a previous book focusing on how the British Empire shaped modern Britain.
How the Legacy of the British Empire Still Shapes Our World, with Sathnam Sanghera
