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- 2013-05-30
- Title
- The British Empire: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introd
- ISBN
- 9780199605415
- EAN
- 9780199605415
- Book Title
- British Empire: a Very Short Introduction
- Book Series
- Very Short Introductions Ser.
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press, Incorporated
- Item Length
- 6.7 in
- Publication Year
- 2013
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- Language
- English
- Illustrator
- Yes
- Item Height
- 0.4 in
- Genre
- Political Science, History
- Topic
- Imperialism, Europe / Great Britain / General, Europe / General
- Item Weight
- 4.4 Oz
- Item Width
- 4.5 in
- Number of Pages
- 160 Pages
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Publisher
Oxford University Press, Incorporated
ISBN-10
0199605416
ISBN-13
9780199605415
eBay Product ID (ePID)
150671690
Product Key Features
Book Title
British Empire: a Very Short Introduction
Number of Pages
160 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2013
Topic
Imperialism, Europe / Great Britain / General, Europe / General
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Political Science, History
Book Series
Very Short Introductions Ser.
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.4 in
Item Weight
4.4 Oz
Item Length
6.7 in
Item Width
4.5 in
Additional Product Features
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Trade
LCCN
2012-277768
Reviews
Jackson's pithy survey will be a welcome guide for anyone wanting to explore the wider picture without drowning in the literature.
Dewey Edition
23
Dewey Decimal
909.0971241
Table Of Content
Introduction1. What was the British Empire?2. The British Empire: An empire among empires3. Motives of imperial expansion and themes in imperial expansion4. Writing about the British Empire5. Legacies and audits of the British Empire
Synopsis
The British Empire influenced many aspects of the world we live in today. The international system remains heavily marked by British imperialism, and the borders, nations, and federations it created. This Very Short Introduction introduces and defines the British Empire, reviewing how it evolved into such a force, and the legacy it left behind., From the eighteenth century until the 1950s the British Empire was the biggest political entity in the world. The territories forming this empire ranged from tiny islands to vast segments of the world's major continental land masses. The British Empire left its mark on the world in a multitude of ways, many of them permanent. In this Very Short Introduction, Ashley Jackson introduces and defines the British Empire, reviewing its historiography by answering a series of key questions: What was the British Empire, and what were its main constituent parts? What were the phases of imperial expansion and contraction and the general causes of expansion and contraction? How was the Empire ruled? What were its economic effects? What were the cultural implications of empire, in Britain and its colonies? What was life like for people living under imperial rule? What are the legacies of the British Empire and how should we view its place in world history?ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable., From the eighteenth century until the 1950s, the British Empire was the largest and most far-flung political entity in the world, holding sway at one time over one fifth of the world's population. The territories forming this colossus ranged from tiny islands to vast segments of the world's major continental land masses, and included Australia, South Africa, India, and Canada. This vast empire left its mark on the world in a multitude of ways, many of them permanent. In this Very Short Introduction, Ashley Jackson introduces and defines the British Empire, shedding light on a series of key questions, reviewing how it evolved into such a force, and looking at the legacy it left behind. About the Series: Oxford's Very Short Introductions series offers concise and original introductions to a wide range of subjects--from Islam to Sociology, Politics to Classics, Literary Theory to History, and Archaeology to the Bible. Not simply a textbook of definitions, each volume in this series provides trenchant and provocative--yet always balanced and complete--discussions of the central issues in a given discipline or field. Every Very Short Introduction gives a readable evolution of the subject in question, demonstrating how the subject has developed and how it has influenced society. Eventually, the series will encompass every major academic discipline, offering all students an accessible and abundant reference library. Whatever the area of study that one deems important or appealing, whatever the topic that fascinates the general reader, the Very Short Introductions series has a handy and affordable guide that will likely prove indispensable., From the eighteenth century until the 1950s the British Empire was the biggest political entity in the world. The territories forming this empire ranged from tiny islands to vast segments of the world's major continental land masses. The British Empire left its mark on the world in a multitude of ways, many of them permanent. In this Very Short Introduction, Ashley Jackson introduces and defines the British Empire, reviewing its historiography by answering a series of key questions: What was the British Empire, and what were its main constituent parts? What were the phases of imperial expansion and contraction and the general causes of expansion and contraction? How was the Empire ruled? What were its economic effects? What were the cultural implications of empire, in Britain and its colonies? What was life like for people living under imperial rule? What are the legacies of the British Empire and how should we view its place in world history?
LC Classification Number
DA16
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Copyright Date
2013
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