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

Comic empires is a unique collection of 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: Paperback / softback
Length: 456 pages
Publication date: 25 March 2022
Publisher: Manchester University Press

Comic Empires is a groundbreaking collection of fresh research that delves into the intricate interplay 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 traditional approaches. Accessible to students of history at all levels, Comic Empires serves as a valuable addition to the esteemed "Studies in Imperialism" series and stands as a groundbreaking and influential contribution to the rapidly expanding field of comics studies.

Comic Empires is a remarkable compilation of cutting-edge research that delves into the intricate connection between imperialism and political cartoons, caricatures, and satirical art.

This comprehensive volume, meticulously edited by esteemed scholars from both fields and featuring contributions from diverse geographical regions including Egypt, Australia, the United States, China, Europe, and more, presents fresh perspectives on well-known historical events and sheds light on lesser-known figures who played significant roles 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 traditional approaches.

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

Weight: 690g
Dimension: 157 x 234 x 29 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781526163677