Ideas of Globalisation: Trade, Race and Empire (and Trump!)
Past Present Future
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Free Trade vs. Nationalism: A Historical Perspective
This chapter examines the contradictions of free trade in the mid-19th century, revealing how the British Empire enforced these ideals through military aggression despite its peaceful intentions. It also explores the rise of protectionist sentiments, the impact of nationalism on global policies, and the enduring relevance of race and empire in contemporary debates like Brexit.
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