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Ferguson argues that Britain??s imperial development and its subsequent legacy are more complex. By applying late 20th century values to 19th century imperialism, historians distort the growth and advancements that came under Britain??s rule...
However, Summers argued that industrialization did much good, bringing unthinkable wealth to billions across the globe. Ferguson makes an analogous argument about Britain??s imperial history...
...world today is a product of the British Empire, Ferguson argues. And furthermore, he says, we’re lucky that it is. Britain??s empire brought the world liberty, the first global economy, free exchange of goods, parliamentary democracy, English forms of land tenure, Common Law and English banking practices. It is notable that Ferguson’s list closely parallels the three-point recipe for successful economic development that Summers gave last week: integration into the world economy, sound fiscal and monetary policy and institutions to protect property rights and enforce contracts. Indeed...
Nevertheless, the book is filled with less-than-rosy incidents from Britain??s imperial history. Indeed, Ferguson does not gloss over the exploitation, violence and racism that lay at the empire’s heart. Instead, by offering a wider perspective, Ferguson forces a reconsideration of the empire’s legacy. Although British ships did transport three million African slaves to the New World, it was the British government decided to abolish slavery and “to sweep the…seas of the atrocious commerce.” Brazil, Portugal and Spain all abolished slavery...
...year-old releasing her debut album, Ms. Dynamite has an impressive resume. After her single “Booo!” (a collaboration with producer Sticky) ignited Britain??s garage scene in 2001, she landed a show opening for Eminem and Destiny’s Child. Meanwhile, A Little Deeper has won the prestigious Mercury Prize...