A View Of The British Empire

Author : Antoinette M. Burton
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 337 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2015
Category : History
ISBN : 9780199936601

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The Trouble with Empire by Antoinette M. Burton Pdf

While imperial blockbusters fly off the shelves, there is no comprehensive history dedicated to resistance in the 19th and 20th century British Empire. The Trouble with Empire is the first volume to fill this gap, offering a brief but thorough introduction to the nature and consequences of resistance to British imperialism. Historian Antoinette Burton's study spans the 19th and 20th centuries, when discontented subjects of empire made their unhappiness felt from Ireland to Canada to India to Africa to Australasia, in direct response to incursions of military might and imperial capitalism. The Trouble with Empire offers the first thoroughgoing account of what British imperialism looked like from below and of how tenuous its hold on alien populations was throughout its long, unstable life. By taking the long view, moving across a variety of geopolitical sites and spanning the whole of the period 1840-1955, Burton examines the commonalities between different forms of resistance and unveils the structural weaknesses of the British Empire.0.

Author : David Cannadine
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : History
ISBN : 019515794X

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Ornamentalism by David Cannadine Pdf

Ornamentalism is a vividly evocative account of a vanished era, a major reassessment of Britain and its imperial past, and a trenchant and disturbing analysis of what it means to be a post-imperial nation today.

Author : Ashley Jackson
Publisher : OUP Oxford
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2013-05-30
Category : History
ISBN : 9780191654091

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The British Empire: A Very Short Introduction by Ashley Jackson Pdf

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.

Author : Ramsay Muir
Publisher : Good Press
Page : 34 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2019-12-17
Category : Fiction
ISBN : EAN:4064066173166

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The Character of the British Empire by Ramsay Muir Pdf

The Character of the British Empire by Ramsay Muir explains how Britain was able to continue having complete control over its colonies all around the world. Excerpt: "Nearly all the great self-governing nations of the world are now combined in a desperate struggle against the scarcely-veiled military despotism of the Central European Powers, and the object of the struggle has been well denned by President Wilson as the securing of freedom for democracy so that it shall be safe from the threats of militarist and conquering empires."

Author : Sathnam Sanghera
Publisher : Pantheon
Page : 385 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2023-02-28
Category : History
ISBN : 9780593316689

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Empireland by Sathnam Sanghera Pdf

A best-selling journalist’s illuminating tour through the hidden legacies and modern realities of British empire that exposes how much of the present-day United Kingdom is actually rooted in its colonial past. Empireland boldly and lucidly makes the case that in order to understand America, we must first understand British imperialism. "Empireland is brilliantly written, deeply researched and massively important. It’ll stay in your head for years.” —John Oliver, Emmy Award-winning host of "Last Week Tonight with John Oliver" With a new introduction by the author and a foreword by Booker Prize-winner Marlon James A best-selling journalist’s illuminating tour through the hidden legacies and modern realities of British empire that exposes how much of the present-day United Kingdom is actually rooted in its colonial past. Empireland boldly and lucidly makes the case that in order to understand America, we must first understand British imperialism. Empire—whether British or otherwise—informs nearly everything we do. From common thought to our daily routines; from the foundations of social safety nets to the realities of racism; and from the distrust of public intellectuals to the exceptionalism that permeates immigration debates, the Brexit campaign and the global reckonings with controversial memorials, Empireland shows how the pernicious legacy of Western imperialism undergirds our everyday lives, yet remains shockingly obscured from view. In accessible, witty prose, award-winning journalist and best-selling author Sathnam Sanghera traces this legacy back to its source, exposing how—in both profound and innocuous ways—imperial domination has shaped the United Kingdom we know today. Sanghera connects the historical dots across continents and seas to show how the shadows of a colonial past still linger over modern-day Britain and how the world, in turn, was shaped by Britain’s looming hand. The implications, of course, extend to Britain’s most notorious former colony turned imperial power: the United States of America, which prides itself for its maverick soul and yet seems to have inherited all the ambition, brutality and exceptional thinking of its parent. With a foreword by Booker Prize–winner Marlon James, Empireland is a revelatory and lucid work of political history that offers a sobering appraisal of the past so we may move toward a more just future.

Author : Edward Gibbon Wakefield
Publisher : London : J.W. Parker
Page : 558 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 1849
Category : Colonization
ISBN : RMS:RMS64S$$000005650$$$P

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A View of the Art of Colonization by Edward Gibbon Wakefield Pdf

"The colonist ([is] Wakefield himself) ... dictated to A. Allom in 100 days ... when plans for the Canterbury settlement were gathering momentum ... today it is chiefly of interest as much for the autobiographical passages as for the oft-repeated theoretical concepts. Includes in appendix Charles Buller's April 1843 speech in the House of Commons on systemic colonisation and a letter to Sir Benjamin Hawes, Under-Secretary of State for the Colonies, by four leading colonists protesting at Grey's interpretation of the New Zealand Government Act of 1846"--Bagnall.

Author : John Bristed
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 554 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 1811
Category : Europe
ISBN : BL:A0017813867

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The Resources of the British Empire, Together with a View of the Probable Result of the Present Contest Between Britain and France by John Bristed Pdf

Author : John Huddlestone Wynne
Publisher : London : Printed for W. Richardson and L. Urquhart
Page : 548 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 1770
Category : America
ISBN : UOM:39015040783956

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A General History of the British Empire in America by John Huddlestone Wynne Pdf

Author : Robert W. Tucker,David C. Hendrickson
Publisher : JHU Press
Page : 468 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 1982
Category : History
ISBN : 0801827809

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The Fall of the First British Empire by Robert W. Tucker,David C. Hendrickson Pdf

"This book was presented in part as the 1981 Jefferson Memorial Lectures at the University of California, Berkeley, May 19-21, 1981"--T.p. verso.

Author : Niall Ferguson
Publisher : Penguin UK
Page : 448 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2012-10-25
Category : History
ISBN : 9780241958513

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Empire by Niall Ferguson Pdf

Niall Ferguson's acclaimed bestseller on the highs and lows of Britain's empire Once vast swathes of the globe were coloured imperial red and Britannia ruled not just the waves, but the prairies of America, the plains of Asia, the jungles of Africa and the deserts of Arabia. Just how did a small, rainy island in the North Atlantic achieve all this? And why did the empire on which the sun literally never set finally decline and fall? Niall Ferguson's acclaimed Empire brilliantly unfolds the imperial story in all its splendours and its miseries, showing how a gang of buccaneers and gold-diggers planted the seed of the biggest empire in all history - and set the world on the road to modernity. 'The most brilliant British historian of his generation ... Ferguson examines the roles of "pirates, planters, missionaries, mandarins, bankers and bankrupts" in the creation of history's largest empire ... he writes with splendid panache ... and a seemingly effortless, debonair wit' Andrew Roberts 'Dazzling ... wonderfully readable' New York Review of Books 'A remarkably readable précis of the whole British imperial story - triumphs, deceits, decencies, kindnesses, cruelties and all' Jan Morris 'Empire is a pleasure to read and brims with insights and intelligence' Sunday Times

Author : John Bristed
Publisher : Arkose Press
Page : 554 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2015-11-09
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1346338981

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The Resources of the British Empire by John Bristed Pdf

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Author : Ronald Hyam
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 575 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2010-05-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9780521115223

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Understanding the British Empire by Ronald Hyam Pdf

A study of key themes in the history of the British Empire by one of the senior figures in the field.

Author : Dietmar Rothermund
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 220 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2015-05-14
Category : History
ISBN : 9781316569825

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Memories of Post-Imperial Nations by Dietmar Rothermund Pdf

Memories of Post-Imperial Nations presents the first transnational comparison of Great Britain, the Netherlands, Belgium, France, Portugal, Italy and Japan, all of whom lost or 'decolonized' their overseas empires after 1945. Since the empires of the world crumbled, the post-imperial nations have been struggling to come to terms with the present, and as recall sets in 'wars of memory' have arisen, leading to a process of collective 'editing'. As these nations rebuild themselves they shed old characteristics and acquire new ones, looking at new orientations. This book brings together varying perspectives with historians and political scientists of these nations attempting to bind memory and its experience of different post-imperial nations.

Author : Edward Gibbon WAKEFIELD
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 588 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 1849
Category : Electronic
ISBN : BL:A0018530282

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A View of the Art of Colonization, with present reference to the British Empire; in letters between a statesman and a colonist. Edited [or rather written] by E. G. W. by Edward Gibbon WAKEFIELD Pdf

Author : John Knox
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 188 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 1784
Category : Atlantic herring fisheries
ISBN : OXFORD:N11737841

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A View of the British Empire, More Especially Scotland by John Knox Pdf