I’ve noticed what I’d consider a substantial amount of hatred towards the British empire recently, and I’m not really sure why
The colonies we had were far better treated than most colonies of the era, or ever to be honest.
Almost every country has had empires that have treated their subjects terribly. But I’ve never seen anyone talking about the Roman, Mongolian, Persian, or Aztec empires with anything but being impressed. No one shits on the French, dutch or Spanish (who were notorisly cruel to their colonies).
The British empire was a huge part of ending the trans-atlanric slave trade. One of the first European countries to condemn it.
The British museum was set up to preserve artifacts which would have been looted or destroyed, not to mention it’s completely free to enter. Almost everything in there would have been lost (although I’ll admit the Greek stuff seems like it was probably not given)
Yet it seems we’re despised for by many people online, is it a fad?
My question is, why are all the other empires not judged to the same standards? Colonialism sucked, but Britain didn’t invent it. Yet they seem to be the only target.
Yeah you already said that.
It’s not true, it’s pretty selective reading on your part, but you did say it
Bro, who tf are you talking to?
The Spanish empire is horrific in its treatment of indigenous people in the Americas.
Ask any Algerian about the French Empire.
King Leopold’s crimes against humanity in the Belgian Congo are impossible to ignore.
Just because the other empires aren’t talked about as often, doesn’t mean they’re forgiven.