War and Empire: The Expansion of Britain, 1790-1830

by Bruce Collins

The years 1790 to 1830 saw Britain engage in an extensive period of war-waging and empire-building which transformed its position as an imperial state, established its reputation as a distinctive military power and secured naval preeminence.

Despite this apparent success, Britain did not become a world super power in the conventional sense. Instead, as Professor Collins demonstrates, it operated as an enclave power, influencing or dominating...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0582494222
• ISBN13: 9780582494220
• Release Date: May 2010
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 532 Pages
• Weight: 1.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.1" x 9.1"