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Stolen History: The Truth About the British Empire and How It Shaped Us
An accessible, engaging and essential introduction to the British empire for readers aged 9+, by bestselling author of Empireland, Sathnam Sanghera.You've probably heard the word 'empire' before. Perhaps because of the Roman empire. Or maybe even the Star Wars films.But what about the British Empire? Why don't we learn much about this? And what even is an empire, anyway?This book will answer all the important questions about Britain's imperial history. It will explore how Britain's empire once made it the most powerful nation on earth, and how it still affects our lives in many ways today - from the words we use, to the food we eat, the sports we play and even to every grown-up's fixation with a good cup of tea.Because how can we ever make the world a kinder, better place for the future, if we don't know the truth about the past?"I've resisted suggestions that I write a kids' book on empire on the grounds that I didn't want to sanitise the history. But I think I've found a tone that allows me to be both honest and entertaining. I'm really excited that kids might soon have access to knowledge about the British Empire that I only stumbled across at the age of 45. Becoming at ease with this history is essential to Britain becoming a saner country." - Sathnam SangheraSUNDAY TIMES BOOK OF THE WEEK
208 pages, Paperback
Published June 8, 2023
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About the author
Sathnam Sanghera
14 books259 followersSathnam Sanghera was born to Punjabi parents in the West Midlands in 1976, attended Wolverhampton Grammar School and graduated from Christ’s College, Cambridge with a first class degree in English Language and Literature in 1998. Before becoming a writer he (among other things) worked at a burger chain, a hospital laundry, a market research firm, a sewing factory and a literacy project in New York.
Between 1998 and 2006 he was at The Financial Times, where he worked (variously) as a news reporter in the UK and the US, specialised in writing about the media industries, worked across the paper as Chief Feature Writer, and wrote an award-winning weekly business column. Sathnam joined The Times as a columnist and feature writer in 2007, reviews cars for Management Today and has presented a number of radio documentaries for the BBC.
Sathnam’s first book, The Boy With The Topknot: A Memoir of Love, Secrets and Lies in Wolverhampton, was shortlisted for the 2008 Costa Biography Award, the 2009 PEN/Ackerley Prize and named 2009 Mind Book of the Year. His novel, Marriage Material, has been shortlisted for a 2014 South Bank Sky Arts Award and a 2013 Costa Book Award, been longlisted for the 2014 Desmond Elliot Prize, picked by The Sunday Times, The Observer and Metro as one of the novels of 2013, and is being developed as a multi-part TV drama by Kudos.
He has won numerous prizes for his journalism, including Article of the Year in the 2005 Management Today Writing Awards, Newspaper Feature of the Year in the 2005 Workworld Media Awards, HR Journalist of the Year in the 2006 and 2009 Watson Wyatt Awards for Excellence and the accolade of Young Journalist of the Year at the British Press Awards in 2002.
He was awarded an honorary degree of Doctor of Letters for services to journalism by The University of Wolverhampton in September 2009 and a President’s Medal by the Royal College of Psychiatrists in 2010, while GQ Magazine named him as one of “The Men of Next 25 years” in 2013, with writer Jonathan Coe saying that “whether he’s writing autobiography or fiction, Sathnam is busy carving out his own literary niche – in the multicultural British Midlands – which he explores with incredible grace, generosity and humour”.
The Boy With The Topknot, was originally published by Penguin in hardback as If You Don’t Know Me By Now. He is trustee and board chair for Creative Access, a charity which helps find internships in the creative industries for talented young people from under-represented backgrounds. He lives in London.
Between 1998 and 2006 he was at The Financial Times, where he worked (variously) as a news reporter in the UK and the US, specialised in writing about the media industries, worked across the paper as Chief Feature Writer, and wrote an award-winning weekly business column. Sathnam joined The Times as a columnist and feature writer in 2007, reviews cars for Management Today and has presented a number of radio documentaries for the BBC.
Sathnam’s first book, The Boy With The Topknot: A Memoir of Love, Secrets and Lies in Wolverhampton, was shortlisted for the 2008 Costa Biography Award, the 2009 PEN/Ackerley Prize and named 2009 Mind Book of the Year. His novel, Marriage Material, has been shortlisted for a 2014 South Bank Sky Arts Award and a 2013 Costa Book Award, been longlisted for the 2014 Desmond Elliot Prize, picked by The Sunday Times, The Observer and Metro as one of the novels of 2013, and is being developed as a multi-part TV drama by Kudos.
He has won numerous prizes for his journalism, including Article of the Year in the 2005 Management Today Writing Awards, Newspaper Feature of the Year in the 2005 Workworld Media Awards, HR Journalist of the Year in the 2006 and 2009 Watson Wyatt Awards for Excellence and the accolade of Young Journalist of the Year at the British Press Awards in 2002.
He was awarded an honorary degree of Doctor of Letters for services to journalism by The University of Wolverhampton in September 2009 and a President’s Medal by the Royal College of Psychiatrists in 2010, while GQ Magazine named him as one of “The Men of Next 25 years” in 2013, with writer Jonathan Coe saying that “whether he’s writing autobiography or fiction, Sathnam is busy carving out his own literary niche – in the multicultural British Midlands – which he explores with incredible grace, generosity and humour”.
The Boy With The Topknot, was originally published by Penguin in hardback as If You Don’t Know Me By Now. He is trustee and board chair for Creative Access, a charity which helps find internships in the creative industries for talented young people from under-represented backgrounds. He lives in London.
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November 28, 2025
An engaging read about the British Empire, for a middle grader audience. But probably adults will learn one thing or two with this book!
June 1, 2023
Clear and informative young person's introduction to Empire.
And just to be clear - I picked up a few snippets I didn't know before! Adapted from the author's adult title on the same subject, it's rewritten for an under-18 audience, and he does cover more than just the slavery you might think would be the heart of this. "It explains so much about us as a nation, including where lots of our money comes from, the stuff we find in our museums, the reasons the country is home to citizens of all different races and backgrounds, the food we eat, the words we use..."
It does that. I learned about the meaning of the Scouts 'dyb dyb dyb', about persons in history I'd never heard of (Charles Sancho), a life size statues of a Prince of Wales on a horse - made out of butter!
The book takes questions and runs with them - what was the British Empire, why we don't know more about it, are things in our museums stolen, how did the Empire shape our towns and countryside, why are British families from so many different places. Children are not talked down to when it comes to terms and ways of thinking that may be uncomfortable: jingoism, exceptionalism. And the author uses contemporary and comparable examples that today's young people will be able to picture and use to help them understand such terms.
Yes, it covers slavery, but only as a smallish part of the bigger whole. And yes, the worst atrocities of the slave trade aren't dwelt on, but that is perfectly acceptable in a book of this nature.
The book moves quickly and assuredly through multiple times and places, covering shampoo, tea and curry houses along the way. It brings a lot of concepts and questions together and makes it make sense for someone who knows little about the subject except for a lesson or two on slavery in school.
So a 'well done' to Sanghera, whose Wolverhampton origins I share, and whose fiction I've previously enjoyed. A very accessible and re-readable starting point for a young person to consider their own place and opinions on a shared history.
For ages 10 and above.
With thanks to Netgalley for providing a sample reading copy.
And just to be clear - I picked up a few snippets I didn't know before! Adapted from the author's adult title on the same subject, it's rewritten for an under-18 audience, and he does cover more than just the slavery you might think would be the heart of this. "It explains so much about us as a nation, including where lots of our money comes from, the stuff we find in our museums, the reasons the country is home to citizens of all different races and backgrounds, the food we eat, the words we use..."
It does that. I learned about the meaning of the Scouts 'dyb dyb dyb', about persons in history I'd never heard of (Charles Sancho), a life size statues of a Prince of Wales on a horse - made out of butter!
The book takes questions and runs with them - what was the British Empire, why we don't know more about it, are things in our museums stolen, how did the Empire shape our towns and countryside, why are British families from so many different places. Children are not talked down to when it comes to terms and ways of thinking that may be uncomfortable: jingoism, exceptionalism. And the author uses contemporary and comparable examples that today's young people will be able to picture and use to help them understand such terms.
Yes, it covers slavery, but only as a smallish part of the bigger whole. And yes, the worst atrocities of the slave trade aren't dwelt on, but that is perfectly acceptable in a book of this nature.
The book moves quickly and assuredly through multiple times and places, covering shampoo, tea and curry houses along the way. It brings a lot of concepts and questions together and makes it make sense for someone who knows little about the subject except for a lesson or two on slavery in school.
So a 'well done' to Sanghera, whose Wolverhampton origins I share, and whose fiction I've previously enjoyed. A very accessible and re-readable starting point for a young person to consider their own place and opinions on a shared history.
For ages 10 and above.
With thanks to Netgalley for providing a sample reading copy.
August 25, 2023
Little Vaish would’ve absolutely loved this book and devoured it in a day so that’s what Big Vaish did!
Stolen History talks about the British Empire but in easy-to-understand language. Difficult terms are explained and there are plenty of child-friendly analogies and illustrations. It discusses all the ways that you can still see aspects of this institution in the ways we speak, act and think.
I loved how easy it was to read and the little illustrations peppered throughout. Even though it’s marketed towards children, it’s a good introduction into the depth and breadth of the British Empire.
I thought the discussion on lasting legacies of the British Empire and how they can be dealt with was super fascinating. Especially because I explored these legacies in the form of statues and what should be done with them, for my Master’s dissertation and I’m still keeping up-to-date with these debates, even now.
I only wish I had this book when I was growing up. It was so incredibly insightful and should be an absolute read for all those interested in the truth of the British Empire or those wanting to learn more.
Stolen History talks about the British Empire but in easy-to-understand language. Difficult terms are explained and there are plenty of child-friendly analogies and illustrations. It discusses all the ways that you can still see aspects of this institution in the ways we speak, act and think.
I loved how easy it was to read and the little illustrations peppered throughout. Even though it’s marketed towards children, it’s a good introduction into the depth and breadth of the British Empire.
I thought the discussion on lasting legacies of the British Empire and how they can be dealt with was super fascinating. Especially because I explored these legacies in the form of statues and what should be done with them, for my Master’s dissertation and I’m still keeping up-to-date with these debates, even now.
I only wish I had this book when I was growing up. It was so incredibly insightful and should be an absolute read for all those interested in the truth of the British Empire or those wanting to learn more.
September 24, 2023
Superb. Absolutely loved this book, so well written, super informative and I read it in a day. Thanks for sharing Mel!
November 15, 2025
What a brilliantly educational yet extremely simple to digest book about The British Empire. It may well be a book aimed at children but that doesn’t mean it shies away from the harsh reality of the true history (although still gives a very balanced approach). I have learnt so much while enjoying some light humour. Cannot wait to share with the children at our school
November 9, 2025
i genuinely learned a lot and appreciated the author being able to convey such important part of history, which often remains unnoticed, if you have a kid or are still young and feel uneducated or/and confused about the british empire- this is the book for you
February 28, 2024
Read my full review at: www.amoosbooks.com/reviews/stolenhistory
Author of Empireland and Empireworld, Sathnam Sanghera’s Stolen History shares the truth of the British Empire with a younger generation in this essential textbook missing from most classrooms. It is no secret that I adored Empireland, and in my previous review of that book, I said that it was filled with information I should have learned in a school classroom. Sathnam Saghera has expertly written that very textbook for the children of the future.
The most refreshing aspect of this book is that it does not talk down to its younger audience. Not once did the text feel condescending. Nor did it feel like the text evaded the tougher history of the British Empire. Instead, I would describe the book as expertly curated. Sanghera explains every word he uses so younger readers can fully comprehend the events and tougher concepts. Although he does not depict the most violent events of colonisation, instead he encourages younger readers to explore more with further reading.
If you are a parent of a 9-12 year old, I would say that this is a perfect gift for your child, to learn more about the world and how it is shaped by the British Empire...
Author of Empireland and Empireworld, Sathnam Sanghera’s Stolen History shares the truth of the British Empire with a younger generation in this essential textbook missing from most classrooms. It is no secret that I adored Empireland, and in my previous review of that book, I said that it was filled with information I should have learned in a school classroom. Sathnam Saghera has expertly written that very textbook for the children of the future.
The most refreshing aspect of this book is that it does not talk down to its younger audience. Not once did the text feel condescending. Nor did it feel like the text evaded the tougher history of the British Empire. Instead, I would describe the book as expertly curated. Sanghera explains every word he uses so younger readers can fully comprehend the events and tougher concepts. Although he does not depict the most violent events of colonisation, instead he encourages younger readers to explore more with further reading.
If you are a parent of a 9-12 year old, I would say that this is a perfect gift for your child, to learn more about the world and how it is shaped by the British Empire...
December 13, 2023
Stolen History by Satnam Sanghera is a very well written comprehensive book for children providing a solid introduction to the British Empire.
The author displays a very honest account of the British Empire in a digestible manner, easy to understand and learn the introductory accounts of British History. Personal reflections used to help children engage with the author in a welcoming way. Sharing great insights and aspects on how the British ruled for many years and how the instiution is reflected in todays society in the way we speak, act and think.
Many difficult truths shared about the British Empire with a pinch of humour to lighten the factual context for young readers. The author also shares factual accounts of British India and also touches on slavery.
Overall, I strongly believe that all parents, adults and children should invest in this book as we all can learn something new in a positive and uplifting way. The writing style is simple and illustrations used to engage with the younger readers is superb.
This book will open up a moral compass for the reader to become more aware and informed about how they view and understand British history and their legacy.
The author displays a very honest account of the British Empire in a digestible manner, easy to understand and learn the introductory accounts of British History. Personal reflections used to help children engage with the author in a welcoming way. Sharing great insights and aspects on how the British ruled for many years and how the instiution is reflected in todays society in the way we speak, act and think.
Many difficult truths shared about the British Empire with a pinch of humour to lighten the factual context for young readers. The author also shares factual accounts of British India and also touches on slavery.
Overall, I strongly believe that all parents, adults and children should invest in this book as we all can learn something new in a positive and uplifting way. The writing style is simple and illustrations used to engage with the younger readers is superb.
This book will open up a moral compass for the reader to become more aware and informed about how they view and understand British history and their legacy.
April 22, 2023
Sathnam Sanghera is renowned for the powerful and incredible Empireland and now he has written a book aimed at young readers 9-12 explaining in a clear , non-patronising and highly effective manner as to how to understand the effects and legacy of the British Empire. The text is fascinating and concise and is ideal for young people to understand and use this knowledge in discussions and questions. If there was a way that every teacher in the country could have a copy of this book to open up this vital area of historical knowledge for pupils then it would be incredible. This is a book that is so needed at this point in time with a new generation wanting to understand the actions of the past, make amends and finding pathways forward to a better and fairer world . ( Actually, this is also a great read for all the family- all generations) I’ll go as far to say that this should be a set text in the curriculum. A brilliant book
May 22, 2023
Sathnam Sanghera has adapted their adult title Empireland for a younger audience and has produced a book which is an excellent, measured, explanation and history of the British Empire and its legacy.
I usually shy away from reviews that say "I wish this book had been around when I was at school" or "This book should be required reading for all secondary schools" but actually, this time I would agree with both statements!
And the book could be enjoyed by and, more importantly, could teach, a whole lot of adults.
I reckoned I knew a lot about British Imperialism and its less than glorious history but this excellent children's history taught me a great deal more I was particularly struck by the final, thoughtful chapter on what we can all do to combat the legacy of prejudice which still prevails in this country.
A title to recommend to all. Thanks to NetGalley and Puffin for an earc of this title in return for an honest review.
I usually shy away from reviews that say "I wish this book had been around when I was at school" or "This book should be required reading for all secondary schools" but actually, this time I would agree with both statements!
And the book could be enjoyed by and, more importantly, could teach, a whole lot of adults.
I reckoned I knew a lot about British Imperialism and its less than glorious history but this excellent children's history taught me a great deal more I was particularly struck by the final, thoughtful chapter on what we can all do to combat the legacy of prejudice which still prevails in this country.
A title to recommend to all. Thanks to NetGalley and Puffin for an earc of this title in return for an honest review.
June 12, 2023
Excellent range and engaging, non-patronising tone. This is mostly focused on India's place in the empire and the remnants that exist today, but there are mentions of the rest of the empire as well. There was also awareness of and introduction to moral issues for the younger generation to think about and I can see it aims to help young readers become more objective and assertive when looking at the past.
My only foible with this book is that it correctly referred to those forced into slavery as the enslaved, but then it said some men and women 'owned' them. I would argue that the enslaved and the oppressed were not 'owned' and if we want to have inclusive and thoughtful conversations that are human-centred, it must be recognised that enslavers forced this. You don't get to own humans.
A great compliment to a children's diverse library (British history section) would be Black in Time by Alison Hammond, which has a similar tone and cute illustrations.
My only foible with this book is that it correctly referred to those forced into slavery as the enslaved, but then it said some men and women 'owned' them. I would argue that the enslaved and the oppressed were not 'owned' and if we want to have inclusive and thoughtful conversations that are human-centred, it must be recognised that enslavers forced this. You don't get to own humans.
A great compliment to a children's diverse library (British history section) would be Black in Time by Alison Hammond, which has a similar tone and cute illustrations.
August 3, 2024
This is bad. I mean really bad.
It starts off with sathnam creating a personal definition of "empire" not found in any dictionary. Then he imagineers it started... Before great Britain did. He claims this is "generally accepted". It follows with another personal definition - this time to exclude modern settlers from colonialism.
Right at the start this book is going to be...ugh. horrible. Diversity and rule.
It only takes another paragraph for the racism to really kick in with nasty comments about skin colour and marrying other races.
But let's look at what he's doing. When the British empire didn't exist (there was no Britain, no power in parliament to control merchants, no authority) he is saying there was a deliberate agenda for slavery.
It feels like a hate rant. The worst bit is when you get these books of terrible abusive demonisation but they say "I have written this book out of love to provide *truth* and niceness". Horrible. 0/100
It starts off with sathnam creating a personal definition of "empire" not found in any dictionary. Then he imagineers it started... Before great Britain did. He claims this is "generally accepted". It follows with another personal definition - this time to exclude modern settlers from colonialism.
Right at the start this book is going to be...ugh. horrible. Diversity and rule.
It only takes another paragraph for the racism to really kick in with nasty comments about skin colour and marrying other races.
But let's look at what he's doing. When the British empire didn't exist (there was no Britain, no power in parliament to control merchants, no authority) he is saying there was a deliberate agenda for slavery.
It feels like a hate rant. The worst bit is when you get these books of terrible abusive demonisation but they say "I have written this book out of love to provide *truth* and niceness". Horrible. 0/100
July 8, 2023
I've had the adult version 'Empireland' of this book on my shelves for months and haven't gotten around to reading it but this children's version is fascinating and so accessible - definitely a must read for adults as well as children!
This is a great summary for children of what the British Empire was and the impact it has had on Britain today. It was really thorough and interesting, with lots of interesting information that would really engage young people and it was presented in a particularly engaging way. It came across as a very balanced and fair account, explaining that we cannot change the past but it is our job to learn more about it and take that into account with what we do.
A really important book that I'll be buying lots of copies of for my friends and family - one that is a must for every school curriculum!
This is a great summary for children of what the British Empire was and the impact it has had on Britain today. It was really thorough and interesting, with lots of interesting information that would really engage young people and it was presented in a particularly engaging way. It came across as a very balanced and fair account, explaining that we cannot change the past but it is our job to learn more about it and take that into account with what we do.
A really important book that I'll be buying lots of copies of for my friends and family - one that is a must for every school curriculum!
June 10, 2023
Review as an experienced history teacher
As a fan of Sathnam Sanghera’s Empireland I was very excited to see that there was a YA version being released.
Now reading it as an adult was difficult, but, it has been written to allow children to follow along and uses common analogies and common experiences. These allow them to understand, which is the whole purpose of the book.
In an educational sense I love the case studies throughout. They aren’t too overwhelming and constantly link to the issue at hand (Wembley Stadium and it’s Empire exhibition in 1925).
Teachers I would thoroughly recommend reading.
Parents I would recommend getting a copy for your children.
Avid history readers, as an introduction to empire and it’s complicated history please do read.
5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
As a fan of Sathnam Sanghera’s Empireland I was very excited to see that there was a YA version being released.
Now reading it as an adult was difficult, but, it has been written to allow children to follow along and uses common analogies and common experiences. These allow them to understand, which is the whole purpose of the book.
In an educational sense I love the case studies throughout. They aren’t too overwhelming and constantly link to the issue at hand (Wembley Stadium and it’s Empire exhibition in 1925).
Teachers I would thoroughly recommend reading.
Parents I would recommend getting a copy for your children.
Avid history readers, as an introduction to empire and it’s complicated history please do read.
5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
July 27, 2023
Excellent, thorough and well-researched guide for younger readers on what exactly the British Empire was and how it has affected our lives today, including how the food, certain idioms and traditions we think of as quintessentially British are actually imported from distant shores and countries that were colonised by the British. Sanghera tackles controversial topics head on, busts some myths and equips readers with responses and arguments that they might come up against when debating the history of Empire. I learned a lot from this book and recommend it to parents and carers who might want to give their children an intelligent, nuanced and non-patronising perspective on Britain's imperial past.
February 12, 2024
The author mentioned this book in his Times column; I was interested in it as I come from another colonising country - I think it is a very good and clever: it gives a whole picture of the good, the bad and the ugly of the British Empire.
The author speaks from the perspective of the colonised - including their descendants - and I find it both very uncomfortable and moving. The author presents a balanced critical view, not glossing over the unspeakably bad things about colonising but giving a realistic, balanced overall picture.
Colonising comes across as unspeakably bad. It affects generations with great negativity- no-one profits from that. Mr Sanghera’s writing is actually very kindly, which is encouraging to a descendant of the colonisers.
The author speaks from the perspective of the colonised - including their descendants - and I find it both very uncomfortable and moving. The author presents a balanced critical view, not glossing over the unspeakably bad things about colonising but giving a realistic, balanced overall picture.
Colonising comes across as unspeakably bad. It affects generations with great negativity- no-one profits from that. Mr Sanghera’s writing is actually very kindly, which is encouraging to a descendant of the colonisers.
January 16, 2025
I ordered this as an audiobook from my library’s online service, not realising it was a children’s book until I saw the short length (approx three hours).
I thought I may as well listen to it anyway whilst I was doing some chores and basically got through it is one go on a higher speed.
Excellent book, perfect for those who want the basics and engagingly read by the narrator.
Will read/listen to his other similar (adult) books soon, have already read his autobiography which was interesting also.
I thought I may as well listen to it anyway whilst I was doing some chores and basically got through it is one go on a higher speed.
Excellent book, perfect for those who want the basics and engagingly read by the narrator.
Will read/listen to his other similar (adult) books soon, have already read his autobiography which was interesting also.
August 31, 2023
A fantastic and very informative book for young people (secondary school age). As an adult, I learnt a lot of new things about the British Empire and how it’s legacy is maintained through seemingly basic aspects of our society. I can only imagine how much a young person might learn from this about their surroundings and how to use critical thinking skills. I will be promoting this with my students.
July 16, 2023
books like this are just so important and i wish they existed when i was at school. i remember the british empire being spoken about very briefly but never in detail during my history lessons. reading this as an adult taught me a lot about the empire, colonialism and individuals that played a part in it.
this was super accessible and a fantastic eye-opening read for all ages !!
this was super accessible and a fantastic eye-opening read for all ages !!
September 19, 2024
3.5 stars
A non fiction children’s book about the British Empire, what is was and how so many thing we may think of as modern have their routes in empire and colonialism.
I certainly learnt things I didn’t know. Even though it is for children I did find the writing style a little too simple, even for young kids?
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A non fiction children’s book about the British Empire, what is was and how so many thing we may think of as modern have their routes in empire and colonialism.
I certainly learnt things I didn’t know. Even though it is for children I did find the writing style a little too simple, even for young kids?
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October 17, 2024
I listened to the audiobook, a really informative book about the British Empire. This book is so important and give so many details about the how Britain came to be due to the empire and how the empire had huge impacts in the past and present. A great book, I knew some of this already but I learnt so many new things too. It definitely got me thinking and asking questions.
January 23, 2024
OK so I didn't realise this was for kids when i first started reading it and some of the attempts to be relatable to the younger generation is fairly kids but I still learnt a lot embarrassingly so best read empireland next!
February 22, 2025
Stolen History is an exceptionally well written book introducing children to the British Empire. I appreciated the clarity of Sanghera's writing, which was age-appropriate, while using technical and ambitious language (alongside explanations for younger readers).
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July 1, 2025
Adaptation pour les enfants d'un livre beaucoup plus fouillé du même auteur, pas mal du tout! J'ai appris plein de choses, il ne prend pas les enfants pour des cons et utilise des termes clairs pour parler d'impérialisme et de racisme tout en restant abordable.
June 18, 2023
It’s a children’s book, but I wanted to read Empireland again but without the long commitment. This book serves as a good reminder of some of the learnings from the book it’s based on.
August 14, 2023
A great overview of the British empire for all.
September 9, 2023
Really interesting- although for kids, I definitely learned some things.
September 29, 2023
Great book for gifting to kids.
January 31, 2024
Fantastic conversation starter about empire for children from our Lit in Colour section of the school library.
August 23, 2024
Eye-opening, truly changed the way I think about the British Empire
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