Quest for Security

Colonial hierarchy and race fueled rapid militarization in the British Empire that shaped the violent course of the twentieth century. This innovative study reveals the colonial backstory of a century that witnessed total war, resulting in new political norms that enthrone 'national security' as the dominating feature of contemporary politics.

Ierarhia coloniala si rasa au alimentat militarizarea rapida in Imperiul Britanic, care a modelat cursul violent al secolului al XX-lea. Acest studiu inovator dezvaluie istoria coloniala a unui secol care a fost martorul unui razboi total, rezultand in noi norme politice care intronizeaza „securitatea nationala” ca trasatura dominanta a politicii contemporane.