Extreme Violence and the ‘British Way’

Analysing three cases of British colonial violence that occurred in the latter half of the 19th century, this book argues that all three share commonalities, including the role of racial prejudices in justifying the perpetration of extreme colonial violence. Exploring the connections and comparisons between the Perak War (1875–76), the ''Hut Tax'' Revolt in Sierra Leone (1898–99) and the Anglo-Egy...