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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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Updates on Niger Coup and Water Cuts for Western States
03:08 • 3min
The Role of Historians in Shaping Empire
06:01 • 18min
Challenging the Linear Narrative of History and its Justification of Empire
24:14 • 3min
E.P. Thompson's Radical Influences
27:12 • 25min
Memorialization, Reparations, and Justice for the Past
52:38 • 4min
Exploring British Colonialism in Punjab and the Power of Community Support
56:33 • 3min