{"title":"Nigel Biggar","description":"\u003cp\u003eNigel Biggar is a distinguished author and scholar known for his thought-provoking works that delve into complex historical and ethical issues. With a keen interest in history, particularly pertaining to colonialism, Biggar presents readers with compelling arguments that challenge conventional perspectives. His works are ideal for anyone interested in deepening their understanding of historical events and their ethical implications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of Biggar’s notable works, \u003cem\u003eColonialism\u003c\/em\u003e, offers an in-depth analysis of the colonial era, encouraging readers to reconsider the general narrative of colonial history. This book is categorised under History \u0026amp; Military, making it a profound addition for history enthusiasts eager to explore the nuanced legacies of colonial actions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe New Dark Age\u003c\/em\u003e, another significant contribution from Biggar, intersects with the category of Science \u0026amp; Nature. In this book, Biggar explores the implications of societal shifts and the challenges of modernity, providing valuable insights into how these affect our contemporary world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are a dedicated history buff or someone keen on exploring philosophical interpretations of past and present events, Nigel Biggar's works promise enlightening and comprehensive analyses that will enrich your understanding of our complex world.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"colonialism-by-nigel-biggar-9780008511678","title":"Colonialism","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Sunday Times\u003c\/em\u003e Bestseller\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA new assessment of the West’s colonial record\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the wake of the dissolution of the Soviet empire in 1989, many believed that we had arrived at the ‘End of History’ – that the global dominance of liberal democracy had been secured forever.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNow however, with Russia rattling its sabre on the borders of Europe and China rising to challenge the post-1945 world order, the liberal West faces major threats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese threats are not only external. Especially in the Anglosphere, the ‘decolonisation’ movement corrodes the West’s self-confidence by retelling the history of European and American colonial dominance as a litany of racism, exploitation, and massively murderous violence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNigel Biggar tests this indictment, addressing the crucial questions in eight chapters: Was the British Empire driven primarily by greed and the lust to dominate? Should we speak of ‘colonialism and slavery’ in the same breath, as if they were identical? Was the Empire essentially racist? How far was it based on the theft of land? Did it involve genocide? Was it driven fundamentally by the motive of economic exploitation? Was undemocratic colonial government necessarily illegitimate? and, Was the Empire essentially violent, and its violence pervasively racist and terroristic?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBiggar makes clear that, like any other long-standing state, the British Empire involved elements of injustice, sometimes appalling. On occasions it was culpably incompetent and presided over moments of dreadful tragedy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNevertheless, from the early 1800s the Empire was committed to abolishing the slave trade in the name of a Christian conviction of the basic equality of all human beings. It ended endemic inter-tribal warfare, opened local economies to the opportunities of global trade, moderated the impact of inescapable modernisation, established the rule of law and liberal institutions such as a free press, and spent itself in defeating the murderously racist Nazi and Japanese empires in the Second World War.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs encyclopaedic in historical breadth as it is penetrating in analytical depth, \u003cem\u003eColonialism\u003c\/em\u003e offers a moral inquest into the colonial past, forensically contesting damaging falsehoods and thereby helping to rejuvenate faith in the West’s future.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46487072342252,"sku":"9780008511678","price":32.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/28036683482190.jpg?v=1748325910"},{"product_id":"colonialism-by-nigel-biggar-9780008511647","title":"Colonialism","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Sunday Times\u003c\/em\u003e Bestseller\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA new assessment of the West’s colonial record\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the wake of the dissolution of the Soviet empire in 1989, many believed that we had arrived at the ‘End of History’ – that the global dominance of liberal democracy had been secured forever.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNow, however, with Russia rattling its sabre on the borders of Europe and China rising to challenge the post-1945 world order, the liberal West faces major threats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese threats are not only external. Especially in the Anglosphere, the ‘decolonisation’ movement corrodes the West’s self-confidence by retelling the history of European and American colonial dominance as a litany of racism, exploitation, and massively murderous violence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNigel Biggar tests this indictment, addressing the crucial questions in eight chapters: Was the British Empire driven primarily by greed and the lust to dominate? Should we speak of ‘colonialism and slavery’ in the same breath, as if they were identical? Was the Empire essentially racist? How far was it based on the theft of land? Did it involve genocide? Was it driven fundamentally by the motive of economic exploitation? Was undemocratic colonial government necessarily illegitimate? And, was the Empire essentially violent, and its violence pervasively racist and terroristic?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBiggar makes clear that, like any other long-standing state, the British Empire involved elements of injustice, sometimes appalling. On occasions it was culpably incompetent and presided over moments of dreadful tragedy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNevertheless, from the early 1800s the Empire was committed to abolishing the slave trade in the name of a Christian conviction of the basic equality of all human beings. 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They are often criticised as superficial or confected disagreements designed to distract us from more important issues. Is this true, or are they rather more fundamental than that?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this thoughtful and passionate intervention, renowned theologian and moral philosopher Nigel Biggar argues that culture wars are, in fact, political and moral debates that cut to the very quick of some of the most substantial questions of our time. These debates range from the welfare of children to the way we conceive and manage ethnic and cultural differences in diverse societies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe fact that these debates are so often characterised by bad faith, dishonesty and mindless abuse exposes the rot at the heart of the intellectual culture of the West, both in universities, the media, and beyond. An authoritarian desire to suppress or smear opponents and exercise the power of intimidation and coercion is a dramatic illustration of a dangerous reality: our fragile and valuable liberal culture of rational truth-seeking and good faith civility is under threat. A new dark age looms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMixing first-hand experience with broad ethical, political and cultural reflection, \u003cem\u003eThe New Dark Age\u003c\/em\u003e is a powerful and erudite polemic from one of our most respected thinkers. 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