British imperialism. (2002)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Robert Johnson.
• Other Names: Johnson, Robert, 1967-
• Contents: Map 1. The British Empire in 1815 -- Map 2. British India, c. 1757-1947 -- Map 3. European possessions in Africa, 1914 -- Introduction: What is British imperialism? -- What was the nature of imperialism in the early nineteenth century? -- What was the nature of British rule in India, c. 1770-1858? -- 'New imperialism' and 'Gentlemanly capitalism': did the flag follow trade? -- What were the motives and effects of colonisation and migration? -- Collaboration and resistance: was the Empire held by coercion or co-operation? -- Colonial discourse: was there an ideology of imperialism? -- Was the British Empire racialist or racist? -- What was the significance of gender to British imperialism? -- The Great War: watershed or continuity? -- How did British imperialism meet the challenges of the inter-war years? -- What effect did the Second World War have on British imperialism? -- Decolonisation after 1945: how did British imperialism end? -- What was the cultural legacy of imperialism?
• Publisher Details: Basingstoke : Palgrave Macmillan
• Publication Date: 2002
• Extent: 1 online resource (304 pages)
• Subjects: 325/.32/0941; Europe/Western; Imperialism -- History; Impérialisme -- Histoire; Britse Rijk; Geschichte; Imperialismus; Kolonie; Imperialismus; Kolonie; British colonies; Imperialism; Europe/Great Britain; British & Irish history; Modern history to 20th century: c 1700 to c 1900; 20th century history: c 1900 to c 2000; Great Britain -- Colonies -- History; Great Britain -- Colonies -- History -- 19th century; Great Britain -- Colonies -- History -- 20th century; Grande-Bretagne -- Colonies -- Histoire; Großbritannien; Großbritannien; History
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781137130433; 1137130431
• Access Rights: Legal Deposit; Only available on premises controlled by the deposit library and to one user at any one time; The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK).
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