The Great Defiance: How the world took on the British Empire

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As we explore the promises and pitfalls of unrestricted markets, we question whether Fukuyama's vision of "The End of History" has truly come to pass or if it remains an elusive goal. His first book, The Origins of the British Empire in Asia, 1600 – 1750, was published by Cambridge University Press in 2020. Drawing insights from the seminal work "False Dawn: The Delusions of Global Capitalism" by renowned scholar John Gray, we delve deep into the intricate web of economic, political, and social forces that have shaped our world. From the Indian Emperors who contained the nefarious ambitions of the East India Company, to the West African kings who resisted British demands and set the terms of the trade in enslaved people … this book retells the history of early Empire from the all too familiar story of conquest to one of empowering defiance and resistance.

Consenting to these technologies will allow us to process data such as browsing behavior or unique IDs on this site. He's like a guilt-ridden puppy, wagging his tail in perpetual remorse for historical actions that he had absolutely no control over. Third parties use cookies for their purposes of displaying and measuring personalised ads, generating audience insights, and developing and improving products.Whether you're a history enthusiast, a music lover, or someone curious about the intertwining of art and social change, this episode promises a harmonious blend of historical insight and emotional resonance. While some historians prefer to ignore such politicised “debate”, Veevers is determined to take it on.

From gruelling wars in Ireland to the failure to curtail North African Corsair states, all the way to the collapse of commercial operations in East Asia, British attempts to create an imperial enterprise often ended in disaster and even defeat. No such criticism will be levelled against David Veevers’ The Great Defiance: How the World Took On the British Empire. Looked at through this lens, many of the questions that dominate British contemporary life take on a different hue. Whether you're a history aficionado or simply intrigued by personal tales that mirror broader societal shifts, this episode promises a captivating listen.His insights into this enigmatic figure shed light on the psyche of a leader desperately clinging to the vestiges of colonial rule. The story of the British Empire is a familiar one: Britain came, it saw, it conquered, forging a glorious world empire upon which the sun never set. His new book tells the story of how non-European people encountered British imperial expansion in the years 1500 to 1800, and either accomodated, contained or resisted it, from the Atlantic to East Asia, and everywhere in between.