Uncover the deep roots of modern crises in colonial legacies and the enduring power of the British state. This urgent book dissects systemic racism, moving beyond individual behaviour to explore racial capitalism, state violence, and political instability shaped by global forces and empire. Gargi Bhattacharyya and leading scholars offer a sharp focus on Britain’s imperial past, essential for understanding contemporary race politics and movements like Black Lives Matter. Gain a critical perspective on the nation-state’s challenges and a vision for inclusion.