Roots of Imperialism Series
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Roots of Imperialism Series

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What is the primary focus of the 'Roots of Imperialism' series?

  • The political nature of connections between the past and the present (correct)
  • The cultural achievements of past empires
  • The biographies of kings and imperators
  • The material surroundings of monuments and gold

    • What sets the 'Roots of Imperialism' series apart from other books on past empires?

  • Its inclusion of the point of view of dependent populations and victims of imperialism (correct)
  • Its exclusive focus on ancient empires
  • Its emphasis on the economic benefits of imperialism
  • Its focus on the cultural achievements of past empires

    • What do the books in the 'Roots of Imperialism' series investigate?

  • The ways in which past empires are entangled in contemporary imperialist and economically exploitative endeavors (correct)
  • The impact of imperialism on the environment
  • The personal lives of emperors and kings
  • The architectural achievements of past empires

    • What approach does the 'Roots of Imperialism' series take to understanding past empires?

    <p>A radical approach that highlights the ongoing impact of past empires</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are residues of the past powerful according to the series?

    <p>Because they are often taken for granted and hidden</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Roots of Imperialism Series

    • Focuses on the relevance of past empires to the contemporary world, highlighting the connection between the past and present
    • Concerned with the political nature of these connections
    • Takes a radical approach by showing how past empires are entangled in contemporary imperialist and economic exploitative endeavors

    Unique Approach

    • Includes the point of view of dependent populations and victims of imperialism, not just their beneficiaries
    • Focuses on actions taken by dependent populations in response to imperial politics, giving a historical voice to resistance, subversion, and evasion

    Investigation of Past Empires

    • Examines how past emires survive or are silenced in present conditions
    • Reveals how residues of the past serve political ideologies in often hidden ways
    • Investigates how powerholders today mobilize past imperial figures and structures to support their own agendas, including imperialist, nationalist, neocolonialist or economic goals

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    Exploring the connections between past empires and contemporary imperialist and economic exploitative endeavors, with a focus on the political nature and victim perspectives.

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