![]() 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 our distrust of cleverness. ![]() EMPIRE explains Brexit and the feeling that we are exceptional. ***FEATURING UPDATED AND NEW MATERIAL*** ***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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