British Imperialism-Crisis and Deconstruction 1914-1990 by Pj Cain

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British Imperialism-Crisis and Deconstruction 1914-1990 by Pj Cain

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Summary

Emphasises the continuing vigour of British imperialism down to the era of decolonisation, and shows that, when the empire did fall apart, the forces of gentlemanly capitalism had not withered away but diverted into other channels.

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British Imperialism-Crisis and Deconstruction 1914-1990 by Pj Cain

Establishes the concept of 'gentlemanely capitalism' and examines the growth of empire and many of its controversial episodes, including the partition of Africa, and concludes - against conventional wisdom - that Britain was still a dynamic imperial power on the eve of World War I.

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ISBN 13 9780582209657
ISBN 10 058220965X
Title British Imperialism-Crisis and Deconstruction 1914-1990
Author Pj Cain
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Pearson Education Limited
Year published 1993-06-14
Number of pages 352
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.

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