This book explores the theme of violence, repression and atrocity in imperial and colonial empires, as well as its representations and memories, from the late e

A comprehensive account of how Europeans have used violence to conquer, coerce and police in pursuit of imperialism and colonial settlement

A striking new interpretation of colonial policing and political violence in three empires between the two world wars.

Prize-winning historian Robert Gildea dissects the legacy of empire for the former colonial powers and their subjects.

In March 1896 a well-disciplined and massive Ethiopian army did the unthinkable-it routed an invading Italian force and brought Italy's war of conquest in Afric