![]() ![]() ![]() At 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. 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. Strangely hidden from view, the British Empire remains a subject of both shame and glorification. ![]() EMPIRE explains Britain's particular brand of racism. EMPIRE explains Brexit and the feeling that we are exceptional.ĮMPIRE explains our distrust of cleverness. Empireland: How Imperialism Has Shaped Modern Britain Audible Audiobook Unabridged Sathnam Sanghera (Author), Marlon James - foreword (Author), Homer Todiwala (Narrator), 1,863 ratings See all formats and editions Kindle 14.99 Read with Our Free App Audiobook 0. WINNER OF THE 2022 BRITISH BOOK AWARD FOR NARRATIVE NONFICTION***THE BOOK THAT INSPIRED THE CHANNEL 4 DOCUMENTARY 'EMPIRE STATE OF MIND'***THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER'The real remedy is education of the kind that Sanghera has embraced - accepting, not ignoring, the past' Gerard deGroot, The Times_EMPIRE explains why there are millions of Britons living worldwide. ![]()
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