![]() For example, a photograph of the author’s mother in a Halloween costume transitions easily into an introduction to. Most impressive is the collagelike structure, which seamlessly moves between an extraordinary variety of forms and topics. ![]() In his bestselling book, Sathnam Sanghera shows how our imperial past is everywhere: from how we live and think to the foundation of the NHS and even our response to the COVID-19 crisis.Īt a time of great division, when we are arguing about what it means to be British, Empireland is a groundbreaking revelation - a much-needed and enlightening portrait of contemporary British society, shining a light on everything that usually gets left unsaid. With distinct lyricism and a firm but tender tone, Sharpe executes every element of this book flawlessly. ![]() ![]() Strangely hidden from view, the British Empire remains a subject of both shame and glorification. 'The real remedy is education of the kind that Sanghera has embraced - accepting, not ignoring, the past' Gerard deGroot, The TimesĮMPIRE explains why there are millions of Britons living worldwide.ĮMPIRE explains Brexit and the feeling that we are exceptional.ĮMPIRE explains our distrust of cleverness.ĮMPIRE explains Britain's particular brand of racism. ***THE BOOK THAT INSPIRED THE CHANNEL 4 DOCUMENTARY 'EMPIRE STATE OF MIND'*** ![]() WINNER OF THE 2022 BRITISH BOOK AWARD FOR NARRATIVE NONFICTION ![]()
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