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Colonialism: A Moral Reckoning

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SKU: 9780008511678

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Was the British Empire solely driven by greed and a thirst for power? In “Colonialism: A Moral Reckoning” (ISBN: 9780008511678), Nigel Biggar offers a nuanced reassessment of Western colonialism. Exploring themes of slavery, racism, economic exploitation, and violence, Biggar challenges conventional narratives. He acknowledges injustices while highlighting the Empire’s role in abolishing the slave trade, promoting free trade, and establishing law and order. This thought-provoking analysis provides a fresh perspective on a complex historical legacy and its relevance to the West’s future. “Colonialism” is a Sunday Times bestseller.

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Description

  • ISBN-13: 9780008511678
  • Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
  • Publisher Imprint: William Collins
  • Height: 199 mm
  • No of Pages: 480
  • Spine Width: 34 mm
  • Weight: 394 gr
  • ISBN-10: 0008511675
  • Publisher Date: 14 May 2024
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: Y
  • Width: 130 mm

23 reviews for Colonialism: A Moral Reckoning

  1. Abhishek Kumar Thakur

    Biggar avoids glorifying the past. Instead, he provokes conversation. Read for better critical thinking. Will recommend.

  2. Dushyant Pratap Singh Kushwah

    Very biased view of British Colonialism. Many things omitted from the book. Hard to read. Felt like I was reading propaganda.

  3. Adarsh Sirmour

    Sunday times tells the truth. A brave book that challenges the usual condemnation of colonialism. Biggar acknowledges the bad but reveals surprising upsides.

  4. Sakshi Mishra

    A necessary counterpoint to one-sided narratives. While I don’t agree with everything, Biggar makes you think. Well-researched and engaging.

  5. Shubham Jindal

    Thought-provoking. Not sure I agree with everything, but it’s important to have these conversations. Would suggest reading it

  6. Vignesh P

    A mixed bag. Some valid points, but felt like it excused too much. Left me with more questions than answers. Will recommend this book

  7. Uddipan Hazarika

    Balanced and nuanced. While controversial, Biggar presents a well-argued case. A valuable contribution to the discourse. Read it slowly.

  8. Harshit Kumar

    It is okay. It provides historical points. But overall I think there are better books. The book is still well-researched.

  9. Ayush Mittal

    Challenging perspectives! I appreciated the attempt to find nuance, but some arguments felt a bit too apologetic for colonialism. Overall, insightful.

  10. Kishor Singh

    Important to hear different perspectives. Book was OK. I think it should be read and then decide if it is right for you. Read it slowly.

  11. Ashish Kumar

    A controversial but compelling read. Biggar sparks debate. I found myself disagreeing with some points, which made it all the more interesting.

  12. Anandu Chandran

    Biggar’s book offers a refreshing perspective. It doesn’t shy away from the complexities. However, it could’ve explored indigenous voices more.

  13. Vilvanathan T

    Thought it was ok. I feel like there needs to be a different narrative. I feel like the book left out some stuff.

  14. Sarthak Singh

    Biggar presents a balanced view. It’s thought-provoking, but at times felt like it downplayed the suffering caused. A worthwhile read, nonetheless.

  15. Shrey Ramanbhai Patel

    It is a must read. Provides a unique perspective on colonialism and opens dialogue. I will recommend people read it.

  16. Dipanjan Acharya

    An interesting read. I wanted to know more about the bad side of it. Biggar provides some good points for colonialism.

  17. Rohit Bhardwaz

    Worth reading. A balanced view that encourages critical thinking. I especially enjoyed the insights on trade and the end of the slave trade.

  18. Kaustubh Chaudhary

    Mixed feelings. It made me think about it more. But some points felt insensitive to victims of imperial rule. Be careful.

  19. Nishit Kumar

    It is well-written and meticulously researched. Book has a lot of good qualities. Some of the viewpoints made me a little uneasy, though.

  20. Ranit Biswas

    Okay read. While a compelling counter-narrative, it occasionally felt unbalanced. Needs to be read with a critical eye.

  21. Souvik Kumar Mondal

    This book is trash. I think there are many historical inaccuracies. I recommend not reading it. Not worth reading.

  22. Name

    An interesting take. I appreciate the author providing a different point of view. Book provides a unique reading experience.

  23. Md Shakeeb Asghar

    Eye-opening! Biggar challenges the prevailing narrative. It is a good narrative. I found myself thinking about colonialism more.

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