The British imperial century, 1815-1914 : a world history perspective / Timothy H. Parsons.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Parsons, Timothy, 1962- author.

Series:

Critical issues in world and international history

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Imperialism--History--19th century.

Imperialism.

History.

Imperialism--History--20th century.

World politics--19th century.

World politics.

Great Britain--Colonies--History--19th century.

Great Britain.

Colonies.

Great Britain--Foreign relations--19th century.

International relations.

Great Britain--Colonies--History--20th century.

British colonies.

Diplomatic relations.

Genre:

History.

Physical Description:

ix, 185 pages ; 23 cm.

Edition:

Second edition.

Place of Publication:

Lanham, Maryland : Rowman & Littlefield, [2019]

Summary:

"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.

Contents:

Introduction

The imperial century

India

Africa

Imperial influence

Empire and globalization

Historiography.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Other Format:

Online version: Parsons, Timothy, 1962- author. British imperial century, 1815-1914

ISBN:

9781442250925

1442250925

9781442250918

1442250917

OCLC:

1057733448