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William Dalrymple and Sathnam Sanghera – British Imperialism in India (Summer Repeat)

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Confronting the Legacy of British Imperialism

This chapter examines the historical criticism of British imperialism, revealing longstanding debates about the empire that challenge simplistic narratives of good versus bad. It highlights the emotional and societal difficulties faced by critics of colonialism, along with the pervasive romanticization of imperial history in modern media. The discussion stresses the urgent need to confront uncomfortable truths about the empire's past, particularly in the context of British education and collective memory.

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