Darwin, John, 1950-
Unfinished empire : the global expansion of Britain / Global expansion of Britain John Darwin. - xiv, 478 pages ; 25 cm.
The enormous influence of the British Empire cannot be
escaped. It has shaped the world in countless ways,
repopulating continents, carving out nations, imposing its
language, technology and values. For perhaps two centuries
its existence, expansion, and final collapse could be seen
as the single largest determinant of historical events.
9781620400371
Imperialism--History
Decolonization--History
Great Britain--Colonies--History--18th century
Great Britain--History--18th century
Great Britain--History--18th century
Commonwealth countries--History
DA16 / .D34 2013
Unfinished empire : the global expansion of Britain / Global expansion of Britain John Darwin. - xiv, 478 pages ; 25 cm.
The enormous influence of the British Empire cannot be
escaped. It has shaped the world in countless ways,
repopulating continents, carving out nations, imposing its
language, technology and values. For perhaps two centuries
its existence, expansion, and final collapse could be seen
as the single largest determinant of historical events.
9781620400371
Imperialism--History
Decolonization--History
Great Britain--Colonies--History--18th century
Great Britain--History--18th century
Great Britain--History--18th century
Commonwealth countries--History
DA16 / .D34 2013