Titles in This Set Empireland: How Imperialism Has Shaped Modern Britain Empireworld: How British Imperialism Has Shaped the Globe Details Condition: BRAND NEW Format: Paperback Publisher: Viking / Penguin Books Ltd Category: Non Fiction (History & Politics) Overview This two-book paperback collection brings together Sathnam Sanghera's acclaimed pair of history books on the legacy of the British Empire. Empireland examines how imperialism has quietly shaped modern Britain's institutions, politics and identity, while Empireworld widens the lens to trace empire's lasting imprint across the globe. Together they offer a compelling, accessible introduction to a subject that remains hugely relevant to current debates about Britain's past and its place in the world today. About the Books In Empireland, journalist and bestselling author Sathnam Sanghera argues that empire is woven into the fabric of contemporary Britain. He traces its influence on the foundation of the NHS, attitudes towards expertise, race and national identity, blending memoir and historical research into a book that won the British Book Awards' Non-Fiction Narrative Book of the Year. Empireworld then takes the story global, following the empire's reach into 2.6 billion lives across former colonies. Sanghera explores surprising legacies such as the spread of Christianity by missionaries, the fact that nearly a third of the world still drives on the left, the origins of international law, tea plantations, conservation policy and the imperial undertones of royal tours. Written with wit and personal honesty, Empireworld challenges readers to see the modern world through the lens of colonial history. Together, the two books form a genuinely complementary pairing — one turned inward on Britain, one turned outward on the world — making this an ideal introduction to post-colonial history for readers, students and book clubs. Two complementary, bestselling books covering both the domestic and global legacies of British imperialism Written by an award-winning journalist with a deeply personal connection to the subject Accessible, witty prose that makes complex history genuinely engaging Ideal for book clubs, students of history and politics, and general non-fiction readers Brand new paperback condition — a thoughtful gift for anyone curious about modern Britain and empire About the Author Sathnam Sanghera was born to Punjabi immigrant parents in Wolverhampton in 1976 and graduated from Christ's College, Cambridge with a first-class degree in English. A journalist and author, he has been shortlisted twice for the Costa Book Awards, for his memoir The Boy With The Topknot and his novel Marriage Material. Empireland became an instant Sunday Times bestseller and inspired the Channel 4 documentary Empire State of Mind, while Empireworld continues his acclaimed exploration of empire's global legacy. Why You'll Love This Set A sharp, honest and endlessly readable pairing that connects Britain's past to its present, both at home and abroad — perfect for anyone who wants to understand modern Britain through the lens of empire. Please Note: Please note the UK ISBN and UK edition cover are as shown.