Global Expansion
Britain and Its Empire, 1870-1914
1st Edition
Published on 20. October 1999
144 pages
978-1-84964-530-0 (ISBN)
Description
In this clear and concise reassessment of British imperialism, Willie Thompson examines the underlying social, economic and political forces that facilitated expansion during the key period of 1870-1914.
Relating colonial expansion to both domestic politics and international relations, his book identifies the shifts in world economic and political relationships, especially the challenge from an emergent German Reich, as the driving forces behind the fresh burst of expansionist energy during the period.
Willie Thompson considers in detail the relations with the British state and various types of colony, from the semi-autonomous settlement colonies to wholly subordinated African territories and semi-colonies such as China and the Ottoman Empire. The impact of imperial ideology on British society and culture, both official and popular, and on political perceptions is explored, as is the structure of international relations and tensions generated by this phase of imperialism.
Relating colonial expansion to both domestic politics and international relations, his book identifies the shifts in world economic and political relationships, especially the challenge from an emergent German Reich, as the driving forces behind the fresh burst of expansionist energy during the period.
Willie Thompson considers in detail the relations with the British state and various types of colony, from the semi-autonomous settlement colonies to wholly subordinated African territories and semi-colonies such as China and the Ottoman Empire. The impact of imperial ideology on British society and culture, both official and popular, and on political perceptions is explored, as is the structure of international relations and tensions generated by this phase of imperialism.
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Edition
1. Auflage
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
5 b&w maps
File size
0,96 MB
ISBN-13
978-1-84964-530-0 (9781849645300)
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Person
Willie Thompson was Professor of Contemporary History at Glasgow Caledonian University. His books include Work, Sex and Power, Ideologies in the Age of Extremes and What Happened to History? He was vice-president of the Socialist History Society.
Content
Preface
Chronology
Maps
1. Introduction
2. The British Empire on the Eve
3. The Drive into Africa
4. Other Extensions
5. The Evolved Imperial Structure
6. Imperial Relations
7. Significance of Empire
References
Index
Chronology
Maps
1. Introduction
2. The British Empire on the Eve
3. The Drive into Africa
4. Other Extensions
5. The Evolved Imperial Structure
6. Imperial Relations
7. Significance of Empire
References
Index
