BRUCE GILLEY

Famed historian and author of the groundbreaking "The Case for Colonialism" demonstrates that, contary to modern presuppositions, German colonialism from its early roots to the mid-twentieth century was overall a force for good in the world where development was encouraged and native governance flourished.Historian and university professor, Bruce Gilley, delves into the history of German colonialism from its earliest roots through the 20th century, demonstrating that contrary to modern presuppositions, it served as a global force for goodelevating the lives of its subjects and encouraging scientific development while allowing native cultures to flourish within its governance.

Este libro proporciona al mundo el más detallado y comprometedro documento de los hombres que gobernarán China en los próximos años.Se basa en documentos confidenciales del partido, compilados jpara el Politburo por el secreto departamento de organizacion del Partido Comunista, sacados clandestinamente del pais a principios de 2002.Bajo el falso nombre de Zong Hairen, presentado por los editores como un escritor chino que vive fuera de su pais, este hombre ha filtrado -a traves de personas desconocidas- los informes internos sobre cada uno de los candidatos. Estos dossiers fueron recogidos por el departamento de la organizacion del partido y puestos a disposicion de los responsables de la eleccion de la nueva generacion de lideres.

The British Empire, one of the most powerful forces in history, was also one of the most humane. Yet at its twilight, few were willing to defy the anti-colonial reaction that condemned millions to despotism under the regimes that replaced it. Sir Alan Burns was among them. In this lively and provocative work of history, Bruce Gilley vindicates Sir Alans view that decolonization was poorly managed and too swiftly executed, a view based not on imperialist nostalgia but on a sober assessment of the ravages of the twentieth century. Gilley demonstrates that Burns understood the benefits of colonial rule and correctly foretold the chaos that accompanied its rapid dissolution. Relying on previously unavailable documentation from Burnss family, The Last Imperialist dethrones the revisionist historians and shatters their unbalanced accusations against European colonialism. This is history writing at its most courageous.