British Imperialism 1750–1970

An engaging range of period texts and theme books for AS and A Level history.

Simon C. Smith (Author)

9780521599306, Cambridge University Press

Paperback, published 4 June 1998

140 pages
22.8 x 15.2 x 0.9 cm, 0.242 kg

Cambridge Perspectives in History provides a range of textbooks and advanced history courses, focusing on key periods and themes in British and European history.

1. The Seven Years War and the crisis in North America
2. Establishment of empire in Asia and the Pacific
3. Self-determination in the colonies of European settlement
4. Humanitarianism, anti-slavery and missionary activity
5. Rule and response in nineteenth-century India
6. Imperialism and nationalism in India
7. Britain's imperial century, 1815-1914
8. Challenge to imperial authority: South Africa and Ireland
9. The British Empire in the Middle East
10. End of Empire: Africa.

Subject Areas: Educational: History [YQH]