The British Empire: A history of the world's largest empire
The British Empire: A history of the world's largest empire by Alex Bugeja
English | October 2, 2024 | ISBN: N/A | ASIN: B0DJFNPNHG | 222 pages | EPUB | 1.27 Mb
English | October 2, 2024 | ISBN: N/A | ASIN: B0DJFNPNHG | 222 pages | EPUB | 1.27 Mb
A History of the World's Largest Empire: From Rise to Fall, From Triumph to Controversy
Journey through the rise and fall of the British Empire, the largest empire in human history. This book delves into its complex narrative of exploration, trade, warfare, diplomacy, and cultural exchange, from the first voyages of English seafarers to the eventual dismantling of colonial rule in the 20th century.
Explore:
- The seeds of empire: Early exploration and colonization in North America, the Caribbean, and India.
- The rise of the East India Company: From a trading enterprise to a sovereign power in India.
- Key conflicts: The Seven Years' War, the American Revolution, the Napoleonic Wars, the Boer War, and both World Wars.
- Social and political transformations: The abolition of slavery, the growth of humanitarian ideals, the Industrial Revolution, and the rise of independence movements.
- The legacy of empire: Economic and political impacts, cultural influences on language, law, and education, migration, diaspora, and the enduring debate over colonialism.