Comic Empires: Imperialism in Cartoons, Caricature, and Satirical Art

Comic empires is a collection of new research that explores the relationship between imperialism and political cartoons, caricature, and satirical art, providing new perspectives on well-known events and illuminating little-known players in the 'great game of empire in modern times. It is accessible to students of history at all levels and is a major addition to the 'Studies in Imperialism series.

Format: Hardback
Length: 456 pages
Publication date: 21 October 2019
Publisher: Manchester University Press

Comic Empires is a groundbreaking collection of fresh research that delves into the intricate connection between imperialism and political cartoons, caricatures, and satirical art. This comprehensive volume, edited by esteemed scholars from both domains and featuring contributions from diverse regions such as Egypt, Australia, the United States, China, Europe, and more, offers fresh insights into well-known historical events and sheds light on lesser-known figures involved in the "great game of empire" during modern times. The book employs some of the finest comic art of the period to provide evidence and conducts a rigorous examination of these works in their own right, marking a significant departure from previous approaches. Accessible to students of history at all levels, Comic Empires serves as a significant addition to the esteemed "Studies in Imperialism" series and stands as a pioneering and groundbreaking contribution to the rapidly expanding field of comics studies.

Comic Empires is a remarkable compilation of cutting-edge research that explores the profound interplay between imperialism and political cartoons, caricatures, and satirical art.

Edited by esteemed scholars from both fields, with contributions from diverse contexts including Egypt, Australia, the United States, China, Europe, and more, this comprehensive volume offers fresh perspectives on well-known historical events and sheds light on lesser-known figures involved in the "great game of empire" during modern times.

The book employs some of the finest comic art of the period to provide evidence and conducts a rigorous examination of these works in their own right, marking a significant departure from previous approaches.

Accessible to students of history at all levels, Comic Empires serves as a significant addition to the esteemed "Studies in Imperialism" series and stands as a pioneering and groundbreaking contribution to the rapidly expanding field of comics studies.

Weight: 824g
Dimension: 238 x 151 x 38 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781526142948