{"product_id":"colonialism","title":"Colonialism","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn this provocative and deeply researched work, Nigel Biggar offers a comprehensive moral assessment of the British Empire. Challenging the prevailing narrative that characterizes the colonial past solely as a history of racism, exploitation, and violence, the author provides a nuanced examination of the complexities inherent in imperial rule. By testing common indictments against historical evidence, the book explores the motivations behind colonial expansion, the role of liberal institutions, and the Empire's eventual commitment to the abolition of the slave trade, ultimately seeking to rejuvenate a balanced understanding of Western history.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhy You Should Read?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides a rigorous, evidence-based challenge to contemporary decolonization narratives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExamines critical historical questions regarding the British Empire's role in global trade, the rule of law, and the abolition of slavery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOffers a penetrating analytical depth that encourages a more objective perspective on the West's colonial record.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps readers navigate complex debates about historical morality and the future of liberal democracy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNigel Biggar\u003c\/strong\u003e is a distinguished moral theologian and ethicist known for his scholarly contributions to the study of ethics, religion, and public policy. He has held various academic positions and has written extensively on the intersection of Christian ethics and contemporary social issues. His work is characterized by a commitment to forensic historical analysis and the challenging of conventional intellectual orthodoxies.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"William Collins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47810619900157,"sku":null,"price":1118.0,"currency_code":"NPR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0484\/4145\/8840\/files\/51xcYG-IXeL._SL2000.jpg?v=1783533802","url":"https:\/\/biblionepal.com\/products\/colonialism","provider":"BIBLIONEPAL","version":"1.0","type":"link"}