Britain and Empire, 1880-1945 traces the relationship between Britain and its empire during a period when the two spheres intersected with one another to an unprecedented degree. The story starts with the imperial expansion of the late nineteenth century and ends with the Second World War, at the end of which Britain was on the brink of decolonisation.
The author shows how empire came to figure into almost every important development that marked Britain's response to the upheavals of the late nineteenth century and first half of the twentieth century. He examines its influence on foreign policy, party politics, social reforms, cultural practices, and national identity. At the same time, he shows how domestic developments affected imperial policies.
Written in an engaging and accessible manner, this book:
*integrates British and imperial history in a single narrative
*provides a useful synthesis of recent historical research in the area
*analyses topics ranging from ideology and culture to politics and foreign affairs
*contains a chronology, glossary, who's who and guide to further readingBritain and Empire, 1880-1945 provides an up-to-date, accessible survey, ideal for students coming to the subject for the first time. Dane Kennedy is Elmer Louis Kayser Professor of History and International Affairs at the George Washington University, Washington D.C.
By:
Dane Kennedy
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions:
Height: 234mm,
Width: 156mm,
Spine: 11mm
Weight: 249g
ISBN: 9780582414938
ISBN 10: 0582414938
Series: Seminar Studies
Pages: 156
Publication Date: 19 August 2002
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
PART ONE: INTRODUCTION 1. Background and Context PART TWO: ANALYSIS 2. Imperial Expansion and National Foreboding, 1880-1900. 3. Making the Nation Imperial, 1900-14. 4. World War and Social Imperialism, 1914-22. 5. Concessions and Cosolidation, 1923-37. 6. From Appeasement to Global War, 1937-45 PART THREE: ASSESSMENT 7. Conclusions PART FOUR: DOCUMENTS Glossary. Who's Who. Bibliography. Index.
Dane Kennedy is Professor of History at George Washington University.
