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Legacy of Violence

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Caroline Elkins

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752pages
27 heures de lecture

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This landmark study examines the British Empire's pervasive use of violence throughout the twentieth century. Spanning a quarter of the world's land and nearly seven hundred million people, Britain's empire was the largest in history, often viewed as a symbol of cultural superiority. However, it left a complex legacy. Over more than two centuries, the author reveals a racialized doctrine that justified the systematic use of violence to protect imperial interests. The ideological roots of this violence can be traced back to Victorian attitudes that advocated punishing indigenous peoples resisting subjugation, evolving into increasingly organized practices. The study highlights how, when Britain could no longer control the violence it instigated, it retreated from its empire, actively destroying evidence of its actions. Drawing on over a decade of research across four continents, the work implicates various political factions in the creation, execution, and concealment of imperial violence. By illustrating how violence was central to both the empire and British identity, it challenges long-held myths and reveals a troubling perspective on the empire's impact on the modern world.