British Imperialism: Crisis and Deconstruction, 1914-1990 - Cain, P.J. & Hopkins, A.G.
crisis and deconstruction, 1914-1990
KORTE INHOUD
This is the second half of a hugely ambitious and eagerly awaited attempt to provide a comprehensive new interpretation of the forces behind British imperial expansion. The first part, dealing with the early growth of the empire, is British Imperialism: Innovation and Expansion 1688-1914. Both volumes are independent and self-sufficient, but they come fully into their own when read as one. A milestone in the study of Britain, the British Empire and imperialism, they will also be necessary reading for students of comparative history, modern economic development and international relations. In the first volume, the authors traced the role of 'Gentlemanly Capitalism'- the dynamic complex of economic, social and political influences centred on the City of London in fuelling the expansion of the British Empire before 1914. Here, they follow the fortunes of this matured system of political economy in the twentieth century, years dominated by two world wars, a world slump and decolonisation. They challenge the stand...
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1994Uitgever: Longman Publishing Group337 paginasTaal: EngelsISBN-10: 058220965XISBN-13: 9780582209657Koop dit boek tweedehands
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1994, paperback, shelfwear, good copy [Auteur: Cain, P.J. & Hopkins, A.G.] [Taal: en] [Uitgever: Longman Publishing Group] [Jaar: 1994] [Titel: British Imperialism: Crisis and Deconstruction, 1914-1990]
