Imperialism And Ideology

In Imperialism and Ideology, John Laffey delivers a powerful rethinking of imperialism—not as a policy of mere economic expansion, but as a deeply rooted ideological project. With sharp insight and critical rigor, Laffey argues that imperial ventures have always served internal social purposes: reinforcing class hierarchy, racial supremacy, and patriarchal norms at home as much as dominating abroad.

Exposing the biases embedded in traditional historical narratives, Laffey shows how imperiali...