4 Summary of Session 4

You have now reached the end of Session 4. In the final session of this course, you have explored the legacies of empires, focusing on their complex endings and enduring impacts. You have looked at the Partition of India in 1947, its traumatic aftermath and ongoing conflicts. You have also looked at the movement of people from the former empire to Britain, exploring changes in national identity. This final session has also looked at the contested memorialisation of empire, exploring some of the debates about remembering transatlantic slavery, showcasing how historical memory varies between Britain and the Caribbean.