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KPFA - Against the Grain
History’s Complicity in Empire
Aug 15, 2023
Historian Priya Satia discusses the complicity of historians in British imperialism and challenges the linear narrative of history. She explores the work and impact of E.P. Thompson, addresses the importance of memorialization and reparations, and delves into the history of British colonialism in Punjab.
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- Historians played a crucial role in British imperialism, enabling empire through their work and shaping historical events.
- The idea of history unfolding in a linear and progressive manner is challenged, highlighting the impact of working-class historian E. P. Thompson.
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