About the book
Since the end of the Cold War so-called experts have been predicting the eclipse of America's \"special relationship\" with Britain. But as events have shown, especially in the wake of 9/11, the political and cultural ties between America and Britain have grown stronger. Blood, Class and Empire examines the dynamics of this relationship, its many cultural manifestations -- the James Bond series, PBS \"brit Kitsch,\" Rudyard Kipling -- and explains why it still persists. Contrarian, essayist and polemicist Christopher Hitchens notes that while the relationship is usually presented as a matter of tradition, manners, and common culture, sanctified by wartime alliance, the special ingredient is empire; transmitted from an ancien regime that has tried to preserve and renew itself thereby. England has attempted to play Greece to the American Rome, but ironically having encouraged the United States to become an equal partner in the business of empire, Britain found itself supplanted.
Editions of Blood, Class and Empire
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781560255925
- EBook
- ISBN 9780786740796
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Since the end of the Cold War so-called experts have been predicting the eclipse of America's \"special relationship\" with Britain. But as events have shown, especially in the wake of 9/11, the political and cultural ties between America and Britain have grown stronger. Blood, Class and Empire examines the dynamics of this relationship, its many cultural manifestations -- the James Bond series, PBS \"brit Kitsch,\" Rudyard Kipling -- and explains why it still persists. Contrarian, essayist and polemicist Christopher Hitchens notes that while the relationship is usually presented as a matter of tradition, manners, and common culture, sanctified by wartime alliance, the special ingredient is empire; transmitted from an ancien regime that has tried to preserve and renew itself thereby. England has attempted to play Greece to the American Rome, but ironically having encouraged the United States to become an equal partner in the business of empire, Britain found itself supplanted.
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What is Blood, Class and Empire about?
Since the end of the Cold War so-called experts have been predicting the eclipse of America's \"special relationship\" with Britain. But as events have shown, especially in the wake of 9/11, the political and cultural ties between America and Britain have grown stronger. Blood, Class and Empire examines the dynamics of this relationship, its many cultural manifestations -- the James Bond series, PBS \"brit Kitsch,\" Rudyard Kipling -- and explains why it still persists. Contrarian, essayist and polemicist Christopher Hitchens notes that while the relationship is usually presented as a matter of tradition, manners, and common culture, sanctified by wartime alliance, the special ingredient is empire; transmitted from an ancien regime that has tried to preserve and renew itself thereby. England has attempted to play Greece to the American Rome, but ironically having encouraged the United States to become an equal partner in the business of empire, Britain found itself supplanted.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Blood, Class and Empire?
Society and Social Sciences > Politics and government > International relations > Diplomacy
Where can I read a sample of Blood, Class and Empire?
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Is Blood, Class and Empire part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Nation Books
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Blood, Class and Empire?
Christopher Hitchens
Who is the Publisher of the book Blood, Class and Empire?
PublicAffairs
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Blood, Class and Empire is available as paperback(ISBN 9781560255925) and ebook(ISBN 9780786740796)
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