Geographies of an Imperial Power: The British World, 1688-1815

by Jeremy Black

Book Overview

From explorers tracing rivers to navigators hunting for longitude, spatial awareness and the need for empirical understanding were linked to British strategy in the 1700s. This strategy, in turn, aided in the assertion of British power and authority on a global scale. In this sweeping consideration of Britain in the 18th century, Jeremy Black explores the interconnected roles of power and geography in the creation of a global empire. Geography...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0253031583
• ISBN13: 9780253031587
• Release Date: January 2018
• Publisher: Indiana University Press
• Length: 330 Pages
• Weight: 1.07 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"