{"product_id":"9780099540250","title":"Legacy of Violence","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLegacy of Violence\u003c\/strong\u003e by Caroline Elkins delves into the unsettling history of the British Empire's reliance on violence as a tool for maintaining control and power throughout the twentieth century. Through rigorous research spanning over a decade and multiple continents, Elkins unveils the systematic and racialised violence perpetrated by Britain to safeguard its interests, highlighting the often-overlooked consequences of imperial actions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Plot\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe narrative weaves together a compelling analysis of various historical instances where violence was not just an aberration but a central strategy employed by the Empire. Elkins meticulously documents how the British authorities, when faced with the threat of losing dominance, resorted to erasing evidence of their brutal practices. This retreat into censorship and historical amnesia prompts critical questions about accountability and the legacy of colonialism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThemes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eImperialism and Violence:\u003c\/strong\u003e The book interrogates the intricate relationship between imperial ambitions and the use of violence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical Amnesia:\u003c\/strong\u003e It explores the ways in which nations suppress uncomfortable truths about their past.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRacialisation of Violence:\u003c\/strong\u003e Elkins discusses how racial ideologies informed and justified violent practices.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"A profound examination of the depths of imperial violence and its lasting repercussions.\" - A noteworthy commentary on the book's significance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders who appreciated works like \u003cstrong\u003eEmpire: A Very Short Introduction\u003c\/strong\u003e by Jan Morris or \u003cstrong\u003eColonialism and Its Legacies\u003c\/strong\u003e by D. M. M. MacKenzie will find Elkins' exploration both enlightening and thought-provoking.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52951156818252,"sku":"9780099540250","price":185.0,"currency_code":"SEK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/4163\/2076\/files\/9780099540250_front.webp?v=1765274901","url":"https:\/\/foxandfable.com\/en-se\/products\/9780099540250","provider":"Fox \u0026 Fable UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}