The Lion's Share (4th Edition)

Porter, Bernard

ISBN 10: 0582772524 / ISBN 13: 9780582772526

Edité par Pearson (edition 4), 2004

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The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way.

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Détails bibliographiques

• Titre: The Lion's Share (4th Edition)
• Éditeur: Pearson (edition 4)
• Date de parution: 2004
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN à 10 chiffres: 0582772524
• ISBN à 13 chiffres: 9780582772526
• Reliure: Paperback
• Édition: 4.
• État de l'article: Fair

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Synopsis

This leading general history of British imperialism, from its Victorian heyday to present times, has been thoroughly revised and updated. As well as presenting a lively narrative of events, Bernard Porter explores a number of broad analytical themes, challenging more conventional and popular interpretations. He sees imperialism as a symptom not of Britain's strength in the world, but of her decline; and he argues that the empire itself both aggravated and obscured deep-seated malaise in the British economy. A refreshing look at one of the central aspects of British history. 

À propos de l?auteur

Bernard Porter is Emeritus Professor of History at the University of Newcastle. His previous publications include Britannia’s Burden: The Political Evolution of Modern Britain 1851-1990 (1994) and The Absent-Minded Imperialists: The Empire in British society and culture, 1800-1940 (2004).