A legacy of inequality: the economic impact of empire
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The Significance of Pulling Down a Statue and the History of the Royal African Company
This chapter explores the act of pulling down a statue of Eddle Coulson, discussing its impact on people's sense of belonging, understanding of themselves, and freedom in the public sphere, and raises questions about the relationship between wealth gained through empire and inequality in Britain.
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