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How did empire shape modern Britain?

History Extra podcast

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Comparing Britain's empire with other nations and the ongoing debates on empire in Europe

This chapter challenges the perception of Britain having the most civilized and humanitarian empire, discussing violent decolonization processes in Malaya, Kenya, and India-Pakistan partition. It also examines how European nations confront the memory of their empires amidst controversies over statues and commemorations.

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