"This book's significance extends beyond the authors' success at demonstrating the ties that bound the British empire's internment camps to policy-makers in London. It offers a much-needed comparative perspective and highlights under-studied aspects of the internment experience. [.] admirable breadth [.]. A noteworthy addition to the field, this book is recommended reading for scholars and students of the First World War and wartime incarceration" -- Brian K. Feltman, English Historical Review "Magisterial in its approach and scope, and a fine example of the recent shift to study the First World War in global terms. Manz and Panayi have added considerably to the 'imperial turn' in world war studies.

A seminal study." -- Ian van der Waag, Scientia Militaria "This book is a welcome addition to the body of literature on this important subject, and the authors are to be admired for their continuing work to develop serious academic interest in it." -- Matthew Richarson, Folk Life: The Journal of Ethnological Studies "An important contribution . In contrast to previous scholarship, which was concerned with specific states, the two authors succeed in broadening the focus through their international comparative and innovative methodological approach (imperial turn, spatial turn, gender studies)." -- Mathis J. Gronau, Zeitschrift für Geschichtswissenschaft [translated] "Manz and Panayi use meticulous and extensive archival research across global collections -- in Germany, South Africa, and India, as well as the UK -- to make a compelling case for the centrality of internment to the British Empire's warfare and security during this time of global conflict.The book offers an impressive geographic scope, contributing to the imperial and global turns in First World War studies.An important modeling for historians of war, empire, and global histories alike.

" -- Anna Maguire, American Historical Review.