Hear Our Voices by Radhika Natarajan
Hear Our Voices: A Powerful Retelling of the British Empire Through 20 True Storiesis an essential introduction to one of the largest empires in human history, told from the perspectives of 20 people who lived through it.
“This pioneering book tells the history of the British Empire, its legacy and how it has shaped the UK today, through 25 real people’s stories” * The Bookseller *
"should be an essential addition to any school library.” * The Bookseller *
“This empowering journey through time and across continents explores the rise, fall and legacy of the British Empire from the perspectives of 20 real people who lives through it.” * The Bookseller *
"should be an essential addition to any school library.” * The Bookseller *
“This empowering journey through time and across continents explores the rise, fall and legacy of the British Empire from the perspectives of 20 real people who lives through it.” * The Bookseller *
Radhika Natarajan is assistant professor of history and humanities at Reed College in Portland, Oregon. She is a historian of Modern Imperial Britain and her research focuses on decolonisation and citizenship in the British imperial world. Her syllabus on imperialism teaches how students how opposition to imperialism unites the struggles of our times, and to recognise empire is to take a necessary step towards a more just world.Chao Tayiana is a Kenyan digital humanities scholar and historian. For Chao, history is both a restorative and revolutionary act: a communion with her ancestors and a constant dialogue with the realities of her present. She is a co-founder of the Museum of British Colonialism, a volunteer collective working to communicate a more truthful account of British colonial history, where she leads digital engagement. She is also also a co-founder of the Open Restitution Africa project, an Africa-led initiative seeking to open up access to information on restitution of African material culture and human ancestors.Alexander Mostov is a Seattle-based illustrator whose work has been featured by Google, Facebook, and the Columbus Museum of Art. Previous books include D-Day: Untold Stories of the Normandy Landings Inspired by 20 Real-Life People published by Frances Lincoln Children’s Books, 2019.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780711266933 |
| ISBN 10 | 071126693X |
| Title | Hear Our Voices |
| Author | Radhika Natarajan |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Quarto Publishing PLC |
| Year published | 2023-10-19 |
| Number of pages | 64 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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