How ten cities reveal the complex reality of the British Empire
In short: Move beyond simple narratives of good and bad to explore Britain's colonial legacy through the lens of urban history and the architectural evolution of ten key cities.
Tristram Hunt MP examines the rise and fall of the British Empire by looking at the history of ten specific cities. Rather than relying on polarized populist perspectives, this lecture uses the commercial, planning, and architectural histories of these urban centers to provide a nuanced critique of the imperial story.
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