The Archive of Empire, Knowledge, Conquest and the Making of the Early Modern British World
Knowledge, Conquest, and the Making of the Early Modern British World
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Asheesh Kapur Siddique's "The Archive of Empire" explores the pivotal role of information and record-keeping in the British Empire's expansion and governance.
The book delves into the evolution of information technologies, from parchment to paper, and their impact on imperial administration.
It examines how different groups, including Native Americans and enslaved people, were represented in these records, reflecting their status within the imperial structure.
The work also analyzes the use of archival documents in political debates and the eventual opening of archives to the public.
Ultimately, the book sheds light on the historical roots of our contemporary data-driven world.
Asheesh Kapur Siddique's "The Archive of Empire" explores the pivotal role of information and record-keeping in the British Empire's expansion and governance.
The book delves into the evolution of information technologies, from parchment to paper, and their impact on imperial administration.
It examines how different groups, including Native Americans and enslaved people, were represented in these records, reflecting their status within the imperial structure.
The work also analyzes the use of archival documents in political debates and the eventual opening of archives to the public.
Ultimately, the book sheds light on the historical roots of our contemporary data-driven world.
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Miranda Melcher
Asheesh Kapur Siddique, "The Archive of Empire: Knowledge, Conquest, and the Making of the Early Modern British World" (Yale UP, 2024)
