The Oxford History of the British Empire

Name: The Oxford History of the British Empire
Brand: OUP Oxford
SKU: 9780198205623-V
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Volume I of the Oxford History of the British Empire explores the origins of empire. It shows how and why England, and later Britain, became involved with transoceanic navigation, trade, and settlement during the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. The chapters, by leading historians, both illustrate the interconnections between developments in Europe and overseas and offer specialist studies on every part of the world that was substantially affected by British colonial activity. As late as 1630 involvement with regions beyond the traditional confines of Europe was still tentative; by 1690 it had become a firm commitment.

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The Oxford History of the British Empire is a major new assessment of the Empire in the light of recent scholarship and the progressive opening of historical records. It deals with the interaction of British and non-western societies from the Elizabethan era to the late twentieth century, aiming to provide a balanced treatment of the ruled as well as the rulers, and to take into account the significance of the Empire for the peoples of the British Isles. It explores economic and social trends as well as political.

Product details

Edition:: 1
Number of Pages:: 556
Release Date:: 1998-09-03
Publication Date:: 1998-05-28
Publisher:: OUP Oxford
Languages:: Original: English
ISBN10:: 0198205627
ISBN13:: 9780198205623
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:: [email protected]
Weight:: 992 g
Height:: 161 cm
Width:: 240 cm
Thickness:: 34 cm

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