The British Empire does indeed have a poor track record in the history books ( to say the very least ) and they mostly left the colonised countries they cut loose, to deal with the Empires' mess. But it is history. Now the problem is the Amerikan Empire.
History can provide context but I don't think it offers any solutions to our current problems.
I agree, but note I was replying to Susan T who noted the role of the British in the present quagmire that is the ME. I was simply providing more context.
The British Empire does indeed have a poor track record in the history books ( to say the very least ) and they mostly left the colonised countries they cut loose, to deal with the Empires' mess. But it is history. Now the problem is the Amerikan Empire.
History can provide context but I don't think it offers any solutions to our current problems.
I agree, but note I was replying to Susan T who noted the role of the British in the present quagmire that is the ME. I was simply providing more context.