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Explore the vast history of one of the most significant global powers through the Historical Dictionary of the British Empire. Published by Rowman & Littlefield, this volume provides essential context for understanding the era when Britain's influence spanned almost one-quarter of the earth's land surface and one-fifth of the global population. This resource covers the period when British possessions were so widespread that it was said the sun never set on them. It examines how raw materials from across the globe were brought to British factories and re-exported as manufactured goods to expanding colonial markets. By studying this text, readers gain a clearer picture of the commercial and political might that defined the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Ideal for students, historians, and readers interested in European history and the 20th century, this dictionary serves as a comprehensive reference for the era of British imperial dominance. It offers a detailed look at the scale and reach of an empire that shaped the modern world through its economic and territorial presence.

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Comprehensive historical reference covering the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.

Detailed insights into the era when the British Empire encompassed one-fifth of the world's population.

Explores the economic relationship between colonial raw materials and British manufacturing.

Part of the Historical Dictionaries of Ancient Civilizations and Historical Eras series.

Provides context on the global scale of British political and commercial influence.

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Amazon UK
Release Date
01 May 2015
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15 November 2014

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