This comprehensive history of the Museum of London traces the ways that the relationship between Britain and its imperial past has changed over the course of th

This book reveals how the structures and practices of past empires interact with and shape contemporary 'national' ones.

"This comprehensive history of the Museum of London traces the ways that the relationship between Britain and its imperial past have changed over the course of

The book focuses on contemporary African cities, caught in the contradiction of an imperial past and postcolonial present. The essays explore the cultural role

"A feast of thoughtful and informative essays, this timely collection explores an age-old issue: the impact of the past on the present. Contributors . . . consi