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