Britain's persistent racism cannot simply be explained by its imperial history | David Edgerton

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Empire does not explain all of Britain’s history of elitism and exploitation, says historian David Edgerton

The question of empire has become central to discussions of Britain’s national past. Some see residual imperialism as the prime element in a deficient, delusional, racist culture. Others think emphasising the dark underside of empire is an attempt to erase British history. The problem is that although long historical tradition sanctions criticism of imperialism, national history has proved far more resistant.

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