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The British imperial century, 1815-1914 : a world history perspective

Parsons, Timothy, 1962- author

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\"The British Imperial Century provides a concise but comprehensive overview of the formation and administration of the empire from its origins in the early nineteenth century, to its climax at mid-century, to its denouement on the eve of the First World War. Considering the impact of British imperial rule and influence on subject peoples, Timothy H. Parsons explores the themes of cross-cultural social and environmental interaction from a world history perspective. He traces the transition from informal to formal empire, which broadened and intensified Britain's relations with Asia, Africa, and the western hemisphere. The establishment of extensive colonies and protectorates in Africa, the occupation of Egypt, the declaration of the Raj in India, and increased economic and political intervention in Latin America and in the Chinese and Ottoman empires brought ever-larger numbers of non-European peoples and cultures under either the influence or direct authority of the British Crown. This new \"second\" British Empire was also extremely fragile. Lacking the ability hold these possessions by force alone, empire builders needed to win the cooperation of at least a segment of the subject population. By co-opting and adapting the values and customs of their subjects imperial rulers strengthened their authority and legitimacy, but in doing so produced a hybrid culture that was largely British in style but not entirely British in substance\"-- Provided by publisher.

• Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
• Subject: Imperialism History 19th century. / Imperialism History 20th century. / World politics 19th century. / Great Britain Colonies History 19th century. / Great Britain Foreign relations 19th century. / Great Britain Colonies History 20th century.
• ISBN: 9781442250918, 9781442250925

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