After the Armistice: Empire, Endgame and Aftermath

This book explores the post-Armistice Empire through a multi-disciplinary approach, examining the histories of Lagos, Tonga, Cyprus, China, Ireland, India, and Australia. It highlights the transitionary period after the Armistice, the legacy of colonialism and nationalism, and the complexities of the British Empire. The centenary provides a timely opportunity to present these studies.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 284 pages
Publication date: 31 May 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

A century after the conclusion of the Great War, which was marked by the Armistice and subsequent peace agreements, numerous issues related to the United Kingdom (UK) and its empire remain unresolved. Consequently, this volume adopts a multi-disciplinary approach to enhance our understanding of the post-Armistice Empire across a wide range of disciplines, geographies, and chronologies. By examining the histories of Lagos and Tonga, Cyprus and China, as well as more prominent regions of empire such as Ireland, India, and Australia, the chapters engage with various aspects of this complex era. While the studies encompass a global perspective and span much of the post-Armistice century, they are interconnected by three overarching themes: the exploration of the transitional period that extended beyond the final Treaty of Lausanne in 1924; the utilization of innovative research methods and avenues of inquiry to supplement existing discussions on the legacies of colonialism and nationalism; and the recurring motif of the British Empire, characterized by its political and cultural intricacies.

The centenary of the Armistice presents an opportune moment to present these studies, allowing us to reflect upon the past and gain a deeper appreciation of the complexities that shaped the post-Armistice world.

Weight: 560g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032005638