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Battling the British empire
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Length:
47 minutes
Released:
May 23, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
The history of the British empire has often been told as the story of an all-conquering spread of British values and influence across the globe. But, according to historian David Veevers’ new book The Great Defiance, in its early years the progress of the colonial project was much more halting – characterised by resistance, violence and, often, failure. Speaking to Ellie Cawthorne, David highlights places across the globe where local people put up fierce resistance to Britain’s imperial aims.
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Released:
May 23, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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