The British Empire, especially in its late-Victorian heyday,
spanned the world and linked a quarter of world's population to
Britain through a shared, official, allegiance to the Crown. In the
long history of empires the British imperial state was among the
most powerful ever and a major global player. "A New A-Z of Empire"
catches the current burgeoning interest in empires and covers over
400 years of British imperial history from the founding of the East
India Company in 1600, to the 'First' and 'Second' British Empires,
the time of 'High Empire' following the War of American
Independence, the unprecedented expansion of the 'Scramble' for
Africa, the development of Dominion Status and the history - often
turbulent - of decolonization and the growth of Commonwealth. The
400-plus entries include a rich panoply of individuals,
territories, treaties, politics, the law, diplomacy, war and peace,
administration, business and commerce, exploration, literature,
art, literature and scholarship. Readers will find a mine of
fascinating factual information, in concise form, with expert
historical assessment, cross-referencing between entries and
suggestions for further reading. The valuable time-line is
essential to pick through the long period of complex history and
links to key web resources are provided. "A New A-Z of Empire" is
an indispensable tool for the scholar and student, and for the
general reader interested in the rich history of the British
Empire: a story of obscure foundation leading to dominance over a
huge swathe of the globe, now represented by mere pinpricks on the
world map.
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