Aftermaths of Empire
Hugh Seton‐Watson
The contributions to this number of the Journal cannot provide any significant zakonomernosti, nor scientifically fool-proof 'model' imperial hangover. One may indeed doubt whether such a phenomenon exists. A hangover is condition directly attributable excessive, or injudiciously varied, consumption alcohol. Whether different types malaise visible in societies whose rulers have recently lost an empire can be causally connected with that loss much less clear. Nevertheless, attempt juxtapose these cases post-imperial political classes interest, and purpose present article note some similarities differences.
Journal of Contemporary History