imperialism

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Following his answer Monday, Mary Rambaran-Olm, an academic specializing in medieval literature, said "can someone introduce Zohran Mamdani to the writings by his dad on British imperialism?"

From Barron's • Mar. 17, 2026

He has been denounced as a champion of imperialism, a sentimental traditionalist, a shallow Christian apologist.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 2026

Disillusioned with Britain's expanding imperialism, Stanley quit the diplomatic service in 1858 and decided to become a Muslim some months later while travelling in Arabia.

From BBC • Feb. 15, 2026

A master of plotting and characterization, French uses the tropes of the detective novel to explore greater themes of class and cultural imperialism.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2025

While I abhorred the notion of British imperialism, I never rejected the trappings of British style and manners.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela