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David Veevers argues that the early years of Britain\u2019s imperial project were characterised by resistance, violence and, often, failure <\/p>

By Ellie Cawthorne\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Wednesday, 24 May 2023 at 12:00 am<\/p>

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The history of the British empire has often been told as the story of an all-conquering spread of British values and influence across the globe. But, according to historian David Veevers\u2019 new book The Great Defiance, in its early years the progress of the colonial project was much more halting \u2013 characterised by resistance, violence and, often, failure. Speaking to Ellie Cawthorne, David highlights places across the globe where local people put up fierce resistance to Britain\u2019s imperial aims.<\/p>\n\n

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David Veevers is the author of The Great Defiance: How the World Took on the British Empire<\/em> (Ebury, 2023)<\/strong><\/p>\n