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Re-examines the history of the British empire from the perspective of those held captive, exploring the dynamics between invader and invaded, the character of cross-cultural conflicts, and the meaning of empire.
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Re-examines the history of the British empire from the unusual perspective of the British men and women held captive--literally and figuratively--by those they were sent to conquer, exploring the complex dynamics between invader and invaded, the character of cross-cultural conflicts and collusions, and the meaning of empire, both in the past and present. 25,000 first printing.
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