Johnson British Imperialism

1. Auflage 2002
ISBN: 978-1-4039-4031-5
Verlag: Macmillan Education
Format: PDF
Kopierschutz: Adobe DRM (»Systemvoraussetzungen)

E-Book, Englisch, 284 Seiten, Ebook (PDF)

Reihe: Histories and Controversies

What was British imperialism and was it an important element of modern globalization? Were economic, political or military factors paramount in imperial expansion? Do post-colonial theories assist or mislead historians? How have histories of imperialism changed, and are current analyses satisfactory?Robert Johnson's invaluable guide offers a succint, easy-to-follow introduction to the key issues and historiography of British imperialism from its origins to the conversion to the Commonwealth. British Imperialism- provides concise introductions to key questions and debates- takes a question-based approach to analysis of the material- offers an assessment of the significance of economic, military and political factors in imperial expansion and decolonization- presents critical appraisals of the most recent controversies including neo-colonialism, cultural imperialism, post-colonial theory, and gender and imperialism- includes a useful guide to further readingUsing vivid examples, Johnson clearly explains the nature of British imperialism and enables the reader to understand the causes, course and immediate consequences of the British-colonial encounter on a world-wide scale. His book is an essential starting point for all those new to the subject and a helpful introduction to more recent debates.

Zielgruppe

Lower undergraduate

Autoren/Hrsg.

Johnson, Rob

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Preface.- List of Maps.- Introduction: What was British Imperialism?.- What was the Nature of Imperialism in the Early Nineteenth Century?.- What was the Nature of British Rule in India, c.1770-1858?.- 'New Imperialism' and 'Gentlemanly Capitalism': Did the Flag Follow Trade?.- What were the Motives and Effects of Colonization and Migration?.- Collaboration and Resistance: What were the Limits to British Imperialism?.- Colonial Discourse: Was there an Ideology of Imperialism?.- Was British Imperialism Racialist or Racist?.- What was the Significance of Gender to British Imperialism?.- The Great War: Watershed or Continuity?.- How did British Imperialism Meet the Nationalist Challenge, 1919-1939?.- What Effect did the Second World War have on British Imperialism?.- Decolonization after 1945: How did British Imperialism Come to an End?.- What was the Cultural Legacy of Imperialism?.- Chronology.- Select Bibliography.- Index.

Über Autor(innen)

ROBERT JOHNSON is Deputy Director of the Changing Character of Warfare Programme, University of Oxford, UK.