Understanding the British Empire

by Ronald Hyam

Book Overview

Understanding the British Empire draws on a lifetime's research and reflection on the history of the British Empire by one of the senior figures in the field. Essays cover six key themes: the geopolitical and economic dynamics of empire, religion and ethics, imperial bureaucracy, the contribution of political leaders, the significance of sexuality, and the shaping of imperial historiography. A major new introductory chapter draws together the wider...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0521132908
• ISBN13: 9780521132909
• Release Date: May 2010
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 576 Pages
• Weight: 1.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"