Lost Imperium

This insightful book examines the influence of Britain's Empire on far-right ideologies from 1920 to 1980, exploring themes of nationalism and racism. Lost Imperium provides a crucial understanding of these connections.

This book explores the significant yet often overlooked influence of Britain's Empire on far-right ideologies from 1920 to 1980. By examining this connection, Lost Imperium sheds light on how the decline of British imperial power coincided with the rise of radical thought in far-right circles. The turbulent decades marked by upheaval within the Empire provided fertile ground for discussions around nationalism, racism, and conspiracy theories, as seen in various far-right publications of the time.

Through detailed case studies of Ireland, India, Palestine, Kenya, and Rhodesia, Lost Imperium argues that imperialism served as a crucial lens for far-right thinkers to advocate their core beliefs. These beliefs included not only nationalism and racism but also antisemitism and anti-communism. The far-right's resistance to imperial decline was not merely an attempt to restore the Empire's former glory; it was also a vital strategy for promoting their ideological framework, which was characterized by violence and authoritarianism.

This exploration of far-right imperial thought offers valuable insights into how these ideologies interacted with mainstream British imperialism. The book is essential reading for students and scholars interested in British fascism, imperial studies, and the complex interplay of race and politics in the 20th century.