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C/H/30. Whitewashing imperialism: Marqusee's critique of Crick's interpretation of Britishness

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2008
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The paper considers the criticism put forward by Marqusee on Bernard Crick's history of British activity over the last century that did not mention the extent to which the UK has manipulated and slaughtered populations of other countries. Marqusee's views are discussed arguing that new British citizens are entering a hypocritical and dishonest establishment that is not willing to admit its own mistakes.

 

KEYWORDS: Marqusee, Imperialism, whitewash, social identity, citizenship, Crick,

 
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