Selling Britishness: Commodity Culture, the Dominions and Empire, Felicity Barnes (2022)

Key Points

• The review evaluates how commodity culture influences the perception of Britishness in colonial contexts.
• Analyses the text and arguments presented in Felicity Barnes' book.
• Explores historical contexts of British imperialism and its cultural implications.
• Highlights the connection between consumer goods and notions of national identity.
• Reveals the complexities of how Britishness is marketed and perceived in the dominions and empire.