Ends of British Imperialism by Roger Louis
Tells the story of the British Empire from its late-nineteenth century flowering. This book traces the British Empire from the scramble for Africa through the Mandates system of 'sacred trust', the turbulent imperial history of the Second World War in Asia and finally to the the unstoppable mid-20th century rush to independence.
THE ROUND TABLEHis essay both inform and delight the reader with their elegance and turn of phrasePhilip TowleHISTORY TODAYThis collection is exceptional. It brings together the oeuvres of an eminent historian rather than a mere selection of writings. Each article is attractively written as well as thoroughly annotated. A J Stockwell
Wm Roger Louis is Kerr Professor of English History and Culture at the University of Texas at Austin and Fellow of St. Antony's College, Oxford. His books include Imperialism at Bay and The British Empire in the Middle East. He is Editor-in-Chief of the Oxford History of the British Empire.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781845113476 |
| ISBN 10 | 1845113470 |
| Title | Ends of British Imperialism |
| Author | Roger Louis |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
| Year published | 2007-01-26 |
| Number of pages | 1065 |
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