Alex Von Tunzelmann

Imperialism is far from over, but gathering force in disguise

And those nations who pride themselves most on throwing off the imperial yoke are arguably the greatest imperialists today, says Samir Puri

Mundari tribe women with a Chinese flag celebrate a wedding in South Sudan. Credit: Getty Images
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  • The Great Imperial Hangover: How Empires Have Shaped the World

    Samir Puri

    Atlantic Books, pp. 384, £20

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