The British Empire

by Jane Samson

Book Overview

The phenomenon of imperialism has never been under such intense scrutiny, by such a wide range of academic disciplines, as it is today. From cultural studies to the history of science, academics are engaged in a series of debates about empire which move far beyond traditional preoccupations with metropolitan strategy, economics, and rivalry. Using primary and secondary documentary sources, this reader negotiates the many trends and concerns in recent...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0192892932
• ISBN13: 9780192892935
• Release Date: August 2001
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
• Length: 352 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.2" x 9.2"