Bruce Gilley

About The Author

Bruce Gilley is a professor of political science at Portland State University, a member of the board of the National Association of Scholars, and the author of four books. His 2017 article “The Case for Colonialism” drew international attention after he received death threats in response. A graduate of Princeton University and the University of Oxford, Gilley resides in Portland, Oregon.

Books by Bruce Gilley

In Defense of German Colonialism

And How Its Critics Empowered Nazis, Communists, and the Enemies of the West

By Bruce Gilley
Famed historian and author of the groundbreaking "The Case for Colonialism" demonstrates that, contary to modern presuppositions, German colonialism from its early roots to the mid-twentieth century was overall a force for good in the world where development was encouraged and native governanc...
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The Last Imperialist

Sir Alan Burns's Epic Defense of the British Empire

By Bruce Gilley
The British Empire, one of the most powerful forces in history, was also one of the most humane. Yet at its twilight, few were willing to defy the anti-colonial reaction that condemned millions to despotism under the regimes that replaced it. Sir Alan Burns was among them. In this lively and pro...
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