Stolen History: The truth about the British Empire and how it shaped us

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The classics were sometimes profoundly critical of their world and ours. I admire the clarity with which Euripides discards the glitter of legend to denounce the widespread brutality. During wartime, he dared to take the side of the women instead of the men, the enemy instead of his compatriots, and the losers instead of the winners. Over time, Hecuba has spoken anew in the name of the victims, before we could begin to forget.

Stolen History, The truth about the British Empire and how it Stolen History, The truth about the British Empire and how it

The Boy with the Topknot: A Memoir of Love, Secrets and Lies in Wolverhampton. [12] Published by Penguin, 2008, ISBN 978-0-14-102859-0. books like this are just so important and i wish they existed when i was at school. i remember the british empire being spoken about very briefly but never in detail during my history lessons. reading this as an adult taught me a lot about the empire, colonialism and individuals that played a part in it. If, in the past, much of the thinking about empire was blinkered and jingoistic, these days it is often lacerating. British imperialism is identified as the source not only of militarism and hooliganism, but of the irresponsibility of high finance and much besides. In contrast to such polemics, Sathnam Sanghera’s new book is nuanced, intelligent and even entertaining. It is also refreshingly honest… As well as chronicling the familiar sins of empire, particularly in India, the author gives a fair hearing to those who emphasise the more positive aspects of imperial rule… [an] excellent book.” Millions of others fought for Britain – in the second world war alone, 200,000 Indian soldiers were killed, wounded, or captured while serving in allied campaigns. More than 10% of the UK’s current population (including a staggering 44% of the NHS’s medical staff) is non-white. All this is because for centuries white Britons colonised nations all over the world – proclaiming their intimate, familial allegiance while invading, occupying, plundering, humiliating and killing their peoples on a massive scale – to benefit British wealth and self-esteem. We are here because you were there. This is a great summary for children of what the British Empire was and the impact it has had on Britain today. It was really thorough and interesting, with lots of interesting information that would really engage young people and it was presented in a particularly engaging way. It came across as a very balanced and fair account, explaining that we cannot change the past but it is our job to learn more about it and take that into account with what we do.You’ve probably heard the word ’empire’ before. Perhaps because of the Roman empire. Or maybe even the Star Wars films. Empireland is the product of Sanghera’s mission to decolonise himself. It’s a noble, often poignant effort at self-education… a gracefully written book, but its real beauty lies in its complete absence of dogmatism. It’s so refreshing to encounter an author who isn’t bloody certain about everything…. In assessing the empire, Sanghera is… admirably equivocal… Empireland is not an angry diatribe; there’s enough of those already. It’s a sensitive, often uncomfortable commentary on the stubborn influence of empire. Sanghera loves his country but is no longer blind to its faults.” Very interesting and not your usual boring history book. This one was funny and easy to read. I never knew a lot of this stuff. Papyrus: The Invention of Books in the Ancient World by Irene Vallejo, translated by Charlotte Whittle , is published by Hodder . Stolen History: the Truth About the British Empire and How It Shaped Us. Published by Penguin, 2023, ISBN 978-0-241-62343-5. [13]

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When we talk about world-changing books, we often focus on adult nonfiction, but in many ways the stories we tell the younger generations can be the most impactful in changing minds, capturing hearts and galvanising readers to believe they can create real change. When Our Worlds Collided by Danielle Jawando is just such a book: a coming-of-age story that takes a searing and honest look at racial discrimination in the education and justice systems. It will leave young readers heartbroken and angry, but full of the fiery belief that something needs to change, and that together they can be part of creating that change.But what about the British Empire? Why don’t we learn much about this? And what even is an empire, anyway? My response to reading Sathnam Sanghera’s bestselling Empireland was, “I only wish this book had been around when I was at school.” So I’m delighted to see that he has written the soon to be published Stolen History: an introduction to the British empire for younger readers. Understanding our history is crucial to making sense of the world around us, and this warm and informative book sets out an engaging and accessible account of how our past has shaped our present – from the language we use, to the food we eat. A must-read for every young person – and their parents, too. You've probably heard the word 'empire' before. Perhaps because of the Roman empire. Or maybe even the Star Wars films. Little Vaish would’ve absolutely loved this book and devoured it in a day so that’s what Big Vaish did! Sathnam Sanghera (born 1976) is a British journalist and best-selling author. [1] Early life and education [ edit ]

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Hello Yellow - 80 Books to Help Children Nurture Good Mental Health and Support With Anxiety and Wellbeing - Sathnam Sanghera was born to Punjabi immigrant parents in Wolverhampton in 1976. He entered the education system unable to speak English but went on to graduate from Christ's College, Cambridge with a first class degree in English Language and Literature. He has been shortlisted for the Costa Book Awards twice, for his memoir The Boy With The Topknot and his novel Marriage Material. Empireland has been longlisted for the Baillie Gifford Prize for Non-Fiction. He lives in London.I’ve resisted suggestions that I write a kids’ book on empire on the grounds that I didn’t want to sanitise the history. But I think I’ve found a tone that allows me to be both honest and entertaining. I’m really excited that kids might soon have access to knowledge about the British Empire that I only stumbled across at the age of 45. Becoming at ease with this history is essential to Britain becoming a saner country.” Accessible and enlightening, with complex, vital history explained with clarity, SathnamSanghera’s Stolen History is, quite simply, a powerful, transformative must-read for allBritish youngsters. Because how can we ever make the world a kinder, better place for the future, if we don't know the truth about the past?