Historical Dictionary Of The British Empire
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Historical Dictionary Of The British Empire
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Author : Kenneth J. Panton
language : en
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Release Date : 2015-05-07
Historical Dictionary Of The British Empire written by Kenneth J. Panton and has been published by Rowman & Littlefield this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-05-07 with History categories.
For much of the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, Britain was the dominant world power, its strength based in large part on its command of an Empire that, in the years immediately after World War I, encompassed almost one-quarter of the earth’s land surface and one-fifth of its population. Writers boasted that the sun never set on British possessions, which provided raw materials that, processed in British factories, could be re-exported as manufactured products to expanding colonial markets. The commercial and political might was not based on any grand strategic plan of territorial acquisition, however. The Empire grew piecemeal, shaped by the diplomatic, economic, and military circumstances of the times, and its speedy dismemberment in the mid-twentieth century was, similarly, a reaction to the realities of geopolitics in post-World War II conditions. Today the Empire has gone but it has left a legacy that remains of great significance in the modern world. The Historical Dictionary of the British Empire covers its history through a chronology, an introductory essay, appendixes, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 700 cross-referenced entries on important personalities, politics, economy, foreign relations, religion, and culture. This book is an excellent access point for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about Britain.
Historical Dictionary Of The British Empire
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Author : James Stuart Olson
language : en
Publisher: Greenwood
Release Date : 1996
Historical Dictionary Of The British Empire written by James Stuart Olson and has been published by Greenwood this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1996 with Great Britain categories.
Historical Dictionary Of The British Empire
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language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1994
Historical Dictionary Of The British Empire written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1994 with Great Britain categories.
Historical Dictionary Of The British Empire 2 Volumes
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Author : James Stuart Olson
language : en
Publisher: Greenwood
Release Date : 1996-09-30
Historical Dictionary Of The British Empire 2 Volumes written by James Stuart Olson and has been published by Greenwood this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1996-09-30 with History categories.
As historians evaluate the 20th century, the collapse of the European empires will no doubt be viewed as seminal events. Of all the European empires, the British empire was the most extensive and most enduring. This historical dictionary is a useful source of information on the empire from its beginnings in the 1600s to its collapse in the 20th century. Covering the entire geographical expanse of the empire, it includes entries on the colonies, the people who played a role in the empire, and the major events in the history of the empire. Covering the entire geographical expanse of the empire, the book includes entries on the colonies, the people who played a role in the empire, the wars and treaties affecting the empire, and the major events in its history. Each entry includes sources of additional information, and the work includes a selected bibliography and a comprehensive index.
A Dictionary Of Dates Relating To All Ages And Nations
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Author : Joseph Haydn
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1860
A Dictionary Of Dates Relating To All Ages And Nations written by Joseph Haydn and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1860 with Chronology, Historical categories.
Contains a historical dictionary, with particular emphasis on entries relating to the British Empire.
A Historical Dictionary Of British Women
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Author : Cathy Hartley
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2013-04-15
A Historical Dictionary Of British Women written by Cathy Hartley and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-04-15 with History categories.
This reference book, containing the biographies of more than 1,100 notable British women from Boudicca to Barbara Castle, is an absorbing record of female achievement spanning some 2,000 years of British life. Most of the lives included are those of women whose work took them in some way before the public and who therefore played a direct and important role in broadening the horizons of women. Also included are women who influenced events in a more indirect way: the wives of kings and politicians, mistresses, ladies in waiting and society hostesses. Originally published as The Europa Biographical Dictionary of British Women, this newly re-worked edition includes key figures who have died in the last 20 years, such as The Queen Mother, Baroness Ryder of Warsaw, Elizabeth Jennings and Christina Foyle.
Dictionary Of The British Empire And Commonwealth
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Author : Alan Palmer
language : en
Publisher: John Murray
Release Date : 1996
Dictionary Of The British Empire And Commonwealth written by Alan Palmer and has been published by John Murray this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1996 with History categories.
Contains 650 entries in alpha. order on the Brit. Imperial past and Commonwealth present. A ref. companion to the political, cultural, religious, mil. and econ. events that have shaped the transformation of a Victorian Empire into a world community of 51 sovereign states and 26 dependencies, still linked in free assoc. It looks back to the beginning of Brit. maritime expansion, but concentrates chiefly on the last 2 cent. As well as providing outline histories of individual states, it offers guidance to the many Commonwealth org. which link them. Includes biographical sketches; entries on cinema and theater, sports, natural disasters, railways, hill stations, and hotels. 7 maps.
The Wordsworth Dictionary Of British History
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Author : John Philipps Kenyon
language : en
Publisher: NTC/Contemporary Publishing Company
Release Date : 1994
The Wordsworth Dictionary Of British History written by John Philipps Kenyon and has been published by NTC/Contemporary Publishing Company this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1994 with Great Britain categories.
This work covers the history of Great Britain and Ireland from the invasion of 55 BC to the latter half of the 20th century. There are over 3000 entries arranged in alphabetical order, encompassing domestic, social and political events, foreign affairs and economic developments.
Historical Dictionary Of British Foreign Policy
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Author : Peter Neville
language : en
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Release Date : 2013
Historical Dictionary Of British Foreign Policy written by Peter Neville and has been published by Rowman & Littlefield this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013 with History categories.
British foreign policy has always been based on distinctive principles since the setting up of the Foreign Office in 1782 as one of the two original offices of state, the other being the Home Office. As a small island nation, Britain was historically fearful of over mighty continental powers, which might seek to menace its trade routes, and naval primacy was essential. Britain must dominate at sea while avoiding, involvement in major continental wars and Britain accomplished this successfully until the end of the 19th century. After World War II and the Cold War Britain was no longer the global naval super power and they had to adapt to a secondary, supportive role. This was to be based on its membership of regional defense and economic organizations in Europe. The Historical Dictionary of British Foreign Policy provides an overview of the conduct of British diplomacy since the setting up of the Foreign Office in 1782. This is done through a chronology, an introductory essay, appendixes, an extensive bibliography, and over 300 cross-referenced dictionary entries on British prime ministers, foreign secretaries, foreign office staff and leading diplomats, but also on related military and political-economic aspects. This book is an excellent access point for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about British foreign policy.
Dictionary Of The British Empire And Commonwealth
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Author : Alan Warwick Palmer
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2001-04
Dictionary Of The British Empire And Commonwealth written by Alan Warwick Palmer and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001-04 with categories.
Contains 650 entries in alphabetical order on the British Imperial past & Commonwealth present. A reference companion to the political, cultural, religious, military & economic events that have shaped the transformation of a Victorian Empire into a world community of 51 sovereign states & 26 dependencies, still linked in free association. It looks back to the beginning of British maritime expansion, but concentrates chiefly on the last 2 centuries. As well as providing outline histories of individual states, it offers guidance to the many Commonwealth organizations which link them. Includes biographical sketches; entries on cinema & theater, sports, natural disasters, railways, hill stations, & hotels. 7 maps.