I'm reviewing some of my old university study material about the history of the UK (for reasons). I was surprised to discover that the entire time period and phenomenon of British colonialism has been reduced to a measly paragraph. Even when combined with stuff about the East India Company, it's literally less than one page long, which I feel to be super disappointing given how much spotlight is given i.e. to the Tudors. No Newfoundland, no India, no Gandhi, nothing. Just vagueness.
That said, I've recently developed a serious itch to scratch when it comes to the general topic of colonialism and its echoes, British or otherwise. I'm in the mood to do some comprehensive reading, but I don't know where to start. I feel like it's one of those issues that may easily turn into a politically-charged minefield, and I, well, I just want to be less ignorant on the matter. To better understand things.
If possible, could anyone recommend me a good book or two on the subject?