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- Provides concise introductions to key questions and debates on the topic of British imperialism
Takes an easytofollow questionbased approach to analysis of the material
Includes a chronology and a useful guide to further reading
Part of the book series: Histories and Controversies (HICO)
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Robert Johnson's invaluable guide offers a succint, easy-to-follow introduction to the key issues and historiography of British imperialism from its origins to the conversion to the Commonwealth.
British Imperialism
- provides concise introductions to key questions and debates
- takes a question-based approach to analysis of the material
- offers an assessment of the significance of economic, military and political factors in imperial expansion and decolonization
- presents critical appraisals of the most recent controversies including neo-colonialism, cultural imperialism, post-colonial theory, and gender and imperialism
- includes a useful guide to further reading
Using vivid examples, Johnson clearly explains the nature of British imperialism and enables the reader to understand the causes, course and immediate consequences of the British-colonial encounter on a world-wide scale. His book is an essential starting point for all those new to the subject and a helpful introduction to more recent debates.
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Book Title: British Imperialism
Authors: Robert Johnson
Series Title: Histories and Controversies
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4039-4031-5
Publisher: Red Globe Press London
eBook Packages: Palgrave History Collection, History (R0)
Copyright Information: The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s) 2003
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XV, 284
Additional Information: Previously published under the imprint Palgrave
Topics: Imperialism and Colonialism