Hidden Heritage Rediscovering Britain's Lost Love for the Orient

A fresh perspective on British history from award-winning broadcaster Fatima ManjiWhy was there a Turkish mosque adorning Britain's most famous botanic garden in the eighteenth century? How did a pair of Persian-inscribed cannon end up in rural Wales? And who is the Moroccan man depicted in a long-forgotten portrait hanging in a west London stately home? Throughout Britain's museums, civic buildings and stately homes, relics can be found that reveal the diversity of pre-twentieth-century Britain and expose the misconceptions around modern immigration narratives. In her journey across Britain exploring cultural landmarks, Fatima Manji searches for a richer and more honest story of a nation struggling with identity and the legacy of empire.'A timely, brilliant and very brave book' Jerry Brotton, author of This Orient Isle

ISBN:	9781529110951
Publisher:	Random House
Imprint:	Vintage
Published date:	11 Aug 2022
DEWEY:	327.4105
DEWEY edition:	23
Language:	English
Number of pages:	288
Weight:	264g
Height:	129mm
Width:	196mm
Spine width:	26mm

Write a review

Your Name:

Your Review: Note: HTML is not translated!

Rating: Bad           Good

Enter the code in the box below: