August 26, 2025Law and History ReviewOpen Access

Lauren Benton , They Called it Peace: Worlds of Imperial Violence Princeton: Princeton University Press, 2024. Pp. 304. £35 hardcover (ISBN 9780691248479)

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The book examines the nuanced relationship between imperialism and the notion of peace, revealing contradictions.
Benton argues that what is often termed peace frequently masks underlying imperial violence, complicating historical narratives.
This work, published by Princeton University Press, spans 304 pages and delves into important post-colonial themes.
The comprehensive analysis provides critical insights into the impact of imperial actions on global peace efforts.

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Lauren Benton's book highlights the complexities of imperial violence and its relationship with concepts of peace.

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Lauren Benton's book highlights the complexities of imperial violence and its relationship with concepts of peace.

Lauren Benton , They Called it Peace: Worlds of Imperial Violence Princeton: Princeton University Press, 2024. Pp. 304. £35 hardcover (ISBN 9780691248479)

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Lauren Benton , They Called it Peace: Worlds of Imperial Violence Princeton: Princeton University Press, 2024. Pp. 304. £35 hardcover (ISBN 9780691248479)

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