The age of empire may be over, but its legacy on our lives today is significant and enduring.

From Russia's incursions in Ukraine to Brexit; from Trump's 'America-first' policy to China's forays into Africa; from Modi's brand of nationalism in India to the hotbed of the Middle East, Samir Puri provides a bold a new framework for understanding the world's complex rivalries and politics.

Organised by region and covering vital topics such as security, foreign policy, national politics and commerce, The Great Imperial Hangover combines gripping history and astute analysis to explain why the history of empire affects us all in profound ways.