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 Sign up for LibraryThing to find out whether you'll like this book. » Add other authors | Author name | Role | Type of author | Work? | Status | | Canny, Nicholas P. | Editor | primary author | all editions | confirmed | | Anderson, Virginia DeJohn | Contributor | secondary author | all editions | confirmed | | Appleby, John C. | Contributor | secondary author | all editions | confirmed | | Armitage, David | Contributor | secondary author | all editions | confirmed | | Aylmer, G. E. | Contributor | secondary author | all editions | confirmed | | Barnard, T. C. | Contributor | secondary author | all editions | confirmed | | Beckles, Hilary McD. | Contributor | secondary author | all editions | confirmed | | Braddick, Michael J. | Contributor | secondary author | all editions | confirmed | | Dunn, Richard S. | Contributor | secondary author | all editions | confirmed | | Hair, P. E. H. | Contributor | secondary author | all editions | confirmed | | Horn, James | Contributor | secondary author | all editions | confirmed | | Israel, Jonathan I. | Contributor | secondary author | all editions | confirmed | | Landsman, Ned C. | Contributor | secondary author | all editions | confirmed | | Law, Robin | Contributor | secondary author | all editions | confirmed | | Louis, Wm Roger | — | secondary author | all editions | confirmed | | Mancall, Peter C. | Contributor | secondary author | all editions | confirmed | | Marshall, P. J. | Contributor | secondary author | all editions | confirmed | | Ohlmeyer, Jane H. | Contributor | secondary author | all editions | confirmed | | Pagden, Anthony | Contributor | secondary author | all editions | confirmed | | Rodger, N. A. M. | Contributor | secondary author | all editions | confirmed | | Weir, Robert M. | Contributor | secondary author | all editions | confirmed | | Zahedieh, Nuala | Contributor | secondary author | all editions | confirmed |
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Volume I of the Oxford History of the British Empire explores the origins of empire. It shows how and why England, and later Britain, became involved with transoceanic navigation, trade, and settlement during the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. The chapters, by leading historians, both illustrate the interconnections between developments in Europe and overseas and offer specialist studies on every part of the world that was substantially affected by British colonial activity. As late as 1630, involvement with regions beyond the traditional confines of Europe was still tentative; by 1690 it had (retrieved from Amazon Tue, 19 Apr 2011 15:57:24 -0400) (see all 2 descriptions) ▾Library descriptions This 5-volume work is a major assessment of the Empire in the light of recent scholarship and the progressive copening of historical records. From the founding of colonies in North America and the West Indies in the 17th century to the reversion of Hong Kong to China at the end of the 20th century, British imperialism was a catalyst for far-reaching change. The Oxford History of the British Empire as a comprehensive study helps us to understand the end of Empire in relation to its beginning, the meaning of British imperialism for the ruled as well as for the rulers, and the significance of the British Empire as a theme in world history.… (more) |
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The writing is even but a little unimaginative. As I said this is an overview so interesting and personal details are left out. This is a book of reference so would be valuable for the writing of papers on the subject but it does lack in reading pleasure. I will not be buying the other four books in the series (they are expensive). I can recommend it for reference purposes.