Worldmaking after Empire

Explore the world-changing ideas of black intellectuals and statesmen during the 20th century with this important account of decolonization. Drawing on the political thought of notable figures such as W.E.B. Du Bois and Julius Nyerere, the book reveals their unprecedented ambition to create an egalitarian postimperial world, challenging racial hierarchy and articulating alternative visions of worldmaking. Using archival sources from across the globe, this book recasts the history of decolonization and offers a new perspective on debates about today’s international order.