Empire-whether British or otherwise-informs nearly everything we do. Empireland boldly and lucidly makes the case that in order to understand America, we must first understand British imperialism. With a new introduction by the author and a foreword by Booker Prize-winner Marlon JamesĪ best-selling journalist’s illuminating tour through the hidden legacies and modern realities of British empire that exposes how much of the present-day United Kingdom is actually rooted in its colonial past. It’ll stay in your head for years.” -John Oliver, Emmy Award-winning host of "Last Week Tonight with John Oliver" " Empireland is brilliantly written, deeply researched and massively important. A best-selling journalist’s illuminating tour through the hidden legacies and modern realities of British empire that exposes how much of the present-day United Kingdom is actually rooted in its colonial past.
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