British imperialism Follow

Government spin on the role of British forces around the world portrays them as gallant beret-wearing chaps just trying to help. Writer and anti-war activist John Newsinger recalls the events of the Great Indian Rebellion 150 years ago this month, which show how far this is from the truth

American journalist and writer Mark Danner explains to Peter Morgan why support for the Bush administration is slipping.

Britain's empire is nothing to be proud of.

Mark Curtis condemns the neo-liberal assumptions of New Labour's development agenda.

British efforts to preserve empire in Kenya unleashed a wave of atrocities, says Ken Olende.

Review of 'Unpeople', Mark Curtis, Vintage £7.99

Events in Iraq today are familiar, argues Michael Paris, if we look at the country's past.

Review of 'Web of Deceit', Mark Curtis, Vintage £7.99

Tony Blair has backed the US in three major wars. Andrew Stone compares their claims with reality.

The history of British and French rule in the Middle East makes uncomfortable reading for Iraq's new conquerors.

Review of 'British Intervention and the Greek Revolution', John Newsinger, Socialist Historians Society £2.75

Andy Newman explains the strategic importance of Britain to the US war machine.