The Penguin Historical Atlas of the British Empire - Softcover

Dalziel, Nigel

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0141018445 ISBN 13: 9780141018447

Publisher: Penguin, 2006

Synopsis

The Penguin Historical Atlas of the British Empire traces the emergence of the world's greatest empire from its earliest beginnings in the British Isles, through its ascendancy in Victorian times, to its ultimate collapse in the mid-20th century. It examines the impact of British dominance in America, India and Africa, and the enormous changes brought by Britain's settlement of Australasia. Coverage of major events - the colonization of Ireland, the American Revolution, the South African wars - is complemented by discussion of themes such as Imperial exploitation and trade, hunting for plants and animals, the Imperial exhibitions and the importance of British naval power. Also assessed are the impact of the Empire on different areas of the world and the legacy it has bestowed. Richly illustrated with photographs and full-colour maps, this is an illuminating and multi-faceted one-volume introduction to the rise and fall of the British Empire.

About this title

About the Author:

Dr Nigel Dalziel is the curator of the Lancaster Maritime Museum and the editor of numerous collections of Victorian photographs.

About this edition

• Publisher: Penguin
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 0141018445
• ISBN 13: 9780141018447
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 144
• Editor: Haywood & Hall