The essays in this special issue focus on writing about the 1800s and early 1900s, covering topics like missionary publishing, land law in Ireland and India, African exploration narratives, and more. The studies show that despite official decolonization, imperialism has continued through economic hegemony. The persistence of empire is seen in discourses of development and globalization, with institutions like the World Bank and IMF often serving the interests of imperial powers and corporate capitalism. Critiques of globalization and economic imperialism are now being countered by support for new American imperialism in countries like Afghanistan and Iraq.