The Crimes of British Imperialism

*New from Marxist Books!* Not long ago, the “sun never set upon the British Empire.” Far from any enlightened or benevolent savior, what the Empire brought to its subjects were war, conquest, pillage, plunder, and slavery–to name just a few. It robbed the most treasured and priceless artifacts from the cradles of human civilization and brought them to the shores of the English Isles for the casual enjoyment of a wealthy few. Today, while the sun has set on the British Empire, the crimes of the Crown have left deep-running scars all over the world. The decades if not centuries of stagnation and underdevelopment that have plagued the former colonies are clear for all to see and they have a cause: imperialism. Workers and youth today are filled with rage at the unceasing poverty, endless wars, and plethora of horrors that continue to rip through Britain’s former subjects. But anger is only the first step. The next is to understand. Knowledge is power, and this booklet is meant to arm the