Blood, Class and Empire: The Enduring Anglo-American Relationship

Blood, Class, and Empire explores the dynamics of the US-UK relationship, its cultural manifestations, and why it persists despite predictions of its eclipse. Christopher Hitchens argues that the special ingredient is empire, transmitted from an ancient regime that has tried to preserve and renew itself.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 432 pages
\n Publication date: 06 May 2021
\n Publisher: Atlantic Books
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Since the end of the Cold War, so-called experts have been predicting the eclipse of America's special relationship with Britain. However, as events have shown, especially in the wake of 9/11, the political and cultural ties between America and Britain have grown stronger. Blood, Class, and Empire examines the dynamics of this relationship, its many cultural manifestations, such as the James Bond series, PBS Brit Kitsch, Rudyard Kipling, and explains why it still persists.

Contrarian, essayist, and polemicist, Christopher Hitchens notes that while the relationship is usually presented as a matter of tradition, manners, and common culture, sanctified by wartime alliance, the special ingredient is empire; transmitted from an ancient regime that has tried to preserve and renew itself thereby. England has attempted to play Greece to the American Rome, but ironically, having encouraged the United States to become an equal partner in the business of empire, Britain found itself supplanted.

The special relationship between America and Britain has been a topic of debate for many years. While some experts have predicted the eclipse of this relationship, others have argued that it has grown stronger over time. Blood, Class, and Empire provides a comprehensive examination of the dynamics of this relationship, its many cultural manifestations, and the reasons why it continues to persist.

Christopher Hitchens, in his essay, argues that while the relationship is often presented as a matter of tradition, manners, and common culture, the special ingredient is empire. He notes that England has attempted to play Greece to the American Rome, but ironically, by encouraging the United States to become an equal partner in the business of empire, Britain found itself supplanted.

The James Bond series, PBS Brit Kitsch, and Rudyard Kipling are just a few examples of the cultural manifestations of the special relationship between America and Britain. These cultural artifacts reflect the shared history, values, and interests of the two countries and have helped to strengthen the bond between them.

Despite the challenges and changes that have occurred over the years, the special relationship between America and Britain remains strong. This is due to a number of factors, including the shared values of democracy, freedom, and human rights, as well as the economic and military cooperation between the two countries.

In conclusion, the special relationship between America and Britain has been a topic of debate for many years. While some experts have predicted the eclipse of this relationship, others have argued that it has grown stronger over time. Blood, Class, and Empire provides a comprehensive examination of the dynamics of this relationship, its many cultural manifestations, and the reasons why it continues to persist. The shared history, values, and interests of the two countries continue to drive this relationship, and it is likely to remain a significant factor in global politics for many years to come.

\n Weight: 300g\n
Dimension: 129 x 198 x 30 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781838952310\n
Edition number: Main\n