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The British Imperial Century, 1815-1914 - A World History Perspective (Paperback, Second Edition)
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The British Imperial Century, 1815-1914 - A World History Perspective (Paperback, Second Edition)
Series: Critical Issues in World and International History
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The British Imperial Century provides a concise but comprehensive
overview of the formation and administration of the empire from its
origins in the early nineteenth century, to its climax at
mid-century, to its denouement on the eve of the First World War.
Considering the impact of British imperial rule and influence on
subject peoples, Timothy H. Parsons explores the themes of
cross-cultural social and environmental interaction from a world
history perspective. He traces the transition from informal to
formal empire, which broadened and intensified Britain's relations
with Asia, Africa, and the western hemisphere. The establishment of
extensive colonies and protectorates in Africa, the occupation of
Egypt, the declaration of the Raj in India, and increased economic
and political intervention in Latin America and in the Chinese and
Ottoman empires brought ever-larger numbers of non-European peoples
and cultures under either the influence or direct authority of the
British Crown. By considering British imperialism through the lens
of world history, Parsons moves beyond questions of Britain's
motives in acquiring more territory to ask how it was able to
acquire such an empire. As a global network of exchanges, the
British Empire linked disparate regions in series of distinct but
overlapping exchanges. This new "second" British Empire was also
extremely fragile. Lacking the ability hold these possessions by
force alone, empire builders needed to win the cooperation of at
least a segment of the subject population. By co-opting and
adapting the values and customs of their subjects imperial rulers
strengthened their authority and legitimacy, but in doing so
produced a hybrid culture that was largely British in style but not
entirely British in substance. An ambitious and thoughtful
contribution, The British Imperial Century will be invaluable for
courses on world history and European history and as a supplement
for courses on African, Asian, British, and Middle Eastern history.
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