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Jan 26, 2023 · Colonialism by Nigel Biggar: defending the British empire, this book is spoiling for a fight. ‘Decolonialism’ misrepresents history, the Oxford professor argues in a book that’s perfect ammunition for dinner-table debates. Review in The Telegraph by Tim Stanley. 26 January 2023. Read the review at The Telegraph.
Nigel John Biggar was born on 14 March 1955 in Castle Douglas, Scotland. [ 3 ][ 4 ] He was educated at Monkton Combe School, a private school near Bath, Somerset. He studied modern history at Worcester College, Oxford, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1976. As per tradition, his BA was promoted to a Master of Arts degree in 1988.
Jun 20, 2024 · The Telegraph: Tim Stanley – “Colonialism by Nigel Biggar review: defending the British empire, this book is spoiling for a fight” Times Literary Supplement: David Arnold – “In defence of empire” Wall Street Journal: Tunku Varadarajan – “‘Colonialism’ Review: Empire Without Apology”
Jan 26, 2023 · Colonialism by Nigel Biggar review: defending the British empire, this book is spoiling for a fight. 'Decolonialism' misrepresents history, the Oxford professor argues in a book that's...
Aug 19, 2024 · Three authors in the Anti-Biggar – Adele Perry, Sean Carleton, and Omeasoo Wahpasiw – criticise Biggar for engaging in ‘politics and not history’. Now, their own article rails against the ‘power, privilege, and profit Britain amassed during the age of empire of which many Britons are continuing beneficiaries’; refers to Canada’s ...
Biggar shows himself anguished by both the difficulty and tragic character of some of the decisions that have to be made in war. In these passages, and others, it is easy to see Biggar’s “love” for his fellow human, including soldiers, and the compassion and humanity that informs his writing.
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Colonialism by Nigel Biggar: defending the British empire, this book is spoiling for a fight ‘Decolonialism’ misrepresents history, the Oxford professor argues in a book that’s perfect ammunition for dinner-table debates Review in The Telegraph by Tim Stanley. 26 January 2023.
