The Last Imperialist Sir Alan Burnss Epic Defense of the British Empire

Author: Hagendorf, Col

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The British Empire, one of the most powerful forces in history, was also one of the most humane. Yet at its twilight, few were willing to defy the anti-colonial reaction that condemned millions to despotism under the regimes that replaced it. Sir Alan Burns was among them.

In this lively and provocative work of history, Bruce Gilley vindicates Sir Alan's view that decolonization was poorly managed and too swiftly executed, a view based not on imperialist nostalgia but on a sober assessment of the ravages of the twentieth century.

Gilley demonstrates that Burns understood the benefits of colonial rule and correctly foretold the chaos that accompanied its rapid dissolution.

Relying on previously unavailable documentation from Burns's family, The Last Imperialist dethrones the revisionist historians and shatters their unbalanced accusations against European colonialism. This is history writing at its most courageous.

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Publisher Name	Gateway Editions
Author Name	Hagendorf, Col
Format	Audio
Bisac Subject Major	POL
Language	NG
Isbn 10	1684512174
Isbn 13	9781684512171
Target Age Group	min:NA, max:NA
Dimensions	00.00" H x 00.00" L x 00.00" W
Page Count	256

Author Details

Bruce Gilley is a professor of political science at Portland State University, a member of the board of the National Association of Scholars, and the author of four books. His 2017 article "The Case for Colonialism" drew international attention after he received death threats in response. A graduate of Princeton University and the University of Oxford, Gilley resides in Portland, OR.

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