Check out ‘The West: A New History of an Old Idea’ by Naoíse Mac Sweeney
This book explores how the West is depicted in popular culture, and its racist implications
Published 28.05.23, 10:07 AM
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Bahrisons Booksellers have a fun new read for your inner history nerd. The West: A New History of an Old Idea by prize-winning archaeologist and historian Naoíse Mac Sweeney, examines the familiar idea of the West that is perpetuated in popular culture, and turns it on its head. Told through the lens of 14 prominent historical figures including a Roman matriarch, an Islamic scholar, an enslaved African-American poetess and a British Prime Minister with Homeric aspirations, the book traces the invention of the West, its role in justifying imperialism and racism, and its irrelevance today.
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— Vedant Karia
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