Second British Empire CB: In the Crucible of the Twentieth Century

by Timothy H Parsons and Timothy H. Parsons

Book Overview

At its peak, the British Empire spanned the world and linked diverse populations in a vast network of exchange that spread people, wealth, commodities, cultures, and ideas around the globe. By the turn of the twentieth century, this empire, which made Britain one of the premier global superpowers, appeared invincible and eternal. This compelling book reveals, however, that it was actually remarkably fragile. Reconciling the humanitarian ideals of...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0742520501
• ISBN13: 9780742520509
• Release Date: August 2014
• Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
• Length: 282 Pages
• Weight: 1.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.1" x 9.0"