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The British Empire is not simply a historical topic — it is a living political issue. Debates about the Empire's legacy shape contemporary discussions about race, inequality, reparations, national identity, immigration, and Britain's place in the world. For A-Level students, understanding the historiography of the Empire is essential — not only for exam success, but for engaging critically with the world around them.
The first generation of imperial historians wrote from within the imperial project. They were overwhelmingly British, male, and sympathetic to Empire:
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