Empire and Indigeneity: Histories and Legacies.

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"Empire and Indigeneity: Histories and Legacies" by Richard Price is a deeply researched book that explores the relationship between empire and indigenous peoples in the nineteenth century, particularly in Australia and New Zealand. Price challenges the notion of imperial formations as stable and logical, emphasizing indigenous agency and the uncertainty of imperial ambitions. The book examines the contrast between claims of humane governance and the violence and dispossession that resulted from imperial policies. Price also discusses the legacies of colonialism in the present, highlighting the ongoing struggles of indigenous communities and the impact of colonial encounters on the imperial metropole. However, the book is criticized for its lack of indigenous voices and its focus on colonial subjectivities. Overall, it provides valuable insights into the workings of the British empire. [Extracted from the article]