This book examines, for the first time, the role of Britain's Empire
in far right thought between 1920 and 1980. Throughout these turbulent
decades, upheaval in the Empire, combined with declining British world
power, was frequently discussed and reflected upon in far right
publications, as were radical policies designed to revitalise British
imperialism. Drawing on the case studies of Ireland, India, Palestine,
Kenya and Rhodesia, Lost Imperium argues that imperialism provided a
frame through which ideas at the core of far right thinking could be
advocated: nationalism, racism, conspiracy theory, antisemitism and
anti-communism. The far right's opposition to imperial decline
ultimately reflected more than just a desire to reverse the fortunes
of the British Empire, it was also a crucial means of promoting
central ideological values. By analysing far right imperial thought,
we are able to understand how they interacted with mainstream ideas of
British imperialism during the twentieth century, while also promoting
their own uniquely racist, violent and authoritarian vision of Empire.
This book will be of interest to students and scholars of British
fascism, empire, imperialism, racial and ethnic studies, and political
history.
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Far Right Visions of the British Empire, c.1920–1980
Produktdetaljer
ISBN
9780429887949
Publisert
2020
Utgave
1. utgave
Utgiver
Taylor & Francis
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Digital bok
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