Settlers at the End of Empire

The study explores the intertwined histories of British emigration and immigration to the UK, focusing on the racialized migration regimes in the UK, South Africa, and Rhodesia from WWII to apartheid's end in 1994. It highlights how white emigration was often linked to the arrival of Commonwealth migrants of color, perceived as threats to national identity. The book details how South Africa and Rhodesia shifted from selective immigration to actively recruiting white migrants to maintain minority rule, reflecting broader themes of racial dynamics and national identity post-empire.