Unfinished empire : the global expansion of Britain /
by John, Darwin.
- 1st ed.
- London : Allen Lane, 2012.
- xiv, 478 p. ; maps ; 24 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Imagining empire -- Making contact -- Taking possession -- Settling in -- Resorting to war -- Traffic and trade -- Ruling methods -- Acts of rebellion -- Converts and cultures -- Defending empire -- Ending empire -- The last and largest empire?
9781846140884 (hbk.)
2012451492
GBB247911 bnb
016087132 Uk
History
Great Britain--Colonies--History. Great Britain--History--18th century. Great Britain--History--19th century. Commonwealth countries--History.