Sixty Years Of Empire, 1837-1897: A Review Of The Period

By William Heinemann

Book Overview

Sixty Years Of Empire, 1837-1897: A Review Of The Period is a historical book that provides an overview of the British Empire from 1837 to 1897. The author is anonymous, and the book was published in 1897 to commemorate Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee. The book covers various aspects of the British Empire, including its expansion, political and social changes, economic developments, and cultural achievements during the 60-year period.The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a particular aspect of the British Empire. The first chapter provides an overview of the reign of Queen Victoria and the state of the British Empire at the beginning of her reign in 1837. The subsequent chapters cover topics such as the expansion of the British Empire, the impact of the Industrial Revolution, the growth of British trade and commerce, and the role of the British military in maintaining the Empire.The book also examines the social and cultural changes that took place during this period, including the rise of the middle class, the women's suffrage movement, and the emergence of new artistic and literary movements. The author also discusses the challenges faced by the British Empire during this period, including political unrest in India and Africa, and the growing tensions between Britain and other European powers.Overall, Sixty Years Of Empire, 1837-1897: A Review Of The Period provides a comprehensive and detailed account of the British Empire during a period of significant change and development. The book is an important historical document that provides valuable insights into the political, social, and cultural history of the British Empire.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163235903
• ISBN13: 9781163235904
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 266 Pages
• Weight: 0.79 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"