Empireworld - How British Imperialism Has Shaped the Globe
By Sathnam Sanghera

THE INSTANTand SUNDAY TIMESand BESTSELLERIn his ground-breaking new book, Sathnam Sanghera traces the legacies of British empire around the world. Beautifully written, and not just a welcome corrective but a book for our times. This is essential reading'and Peter Frankopan An absolute masterpiece'and James O'Brien Deeply poignant . . . riveting . . . brave, painful, urgent and timely'and Jerry Brotton,and Financial Times_____________________________________________________2.6 billion people are inhabitants of former British colonies.The empire's influence upon the quarter of the planet it occupied, and its gravitational influence upon the world outside it, has been profound: from the spread of Christianity by missionaries, to nearly 1 in 3 driving on the left side of the road, to the origins of international law. Yet Britain's idea of its imperial history and the world's experience of it are two very different things. ­­With an inimitable combination of wit, political insight and personal honesty, the award-winning author and journalist explores the international legacies of British empire - from the creation of tea plantations across the globe, to environmental destruction, conservation, and the imperial connotations of Royal tours.His journey takes him from Barbados and Mauritius to India and Nigeria and beyond. In doing so, Sanghera demonstrates just how deeply British imperialism is baked into our world.And why it's time Britain was finally honest with itself about empire._____________________________________________________ If Britain wants to move forward as a key player on the world stage, Sanghera demonstrates, we must take time to understand our past - all warts, and all wonders, considered'and Alice Loxton,and The Sunday Times Engages in deep research and historical re-analysis . . . also a profoundly moving work of personal insight, intelligence and compassion'and Elizabeth Day Puts Sanghera in the firmament of great imperial historians'and Yasmin Alibhai-Brown,and The i