Colonies in conflict : the history of the British overseas territories /

The British Overseas Territories are the last remnants of the British Empire scattered around the globe. This book traces their little-known history from their discovery by European explorers to today's controversies, wars and scandals, which are all rooted in the past. Argentina's claim t...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Cawley, Charles (Autor)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Newcastle-upon-Tyne : Cambridge Scholars Publishing, 2015.
Temas:
History of other lands.
Early modern history: c 1450/1500 to c 1700.
Modern history to 20th century: c 1700 to c 1900.
SOCIAL SCIENCE > Emigration & Immigration.
British colonies
Imperialism
Great Britain.
Regions & Countries - Europe.
History & Archaeology.
Great Britain > Colonies > History.
Grande-Bretagne > Colonies > Histoire.
History
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Descripción
Sumario:The British Overseas Territories are the last remnants of the British Empire scattered around the globe. This book traces their little-known history from their discovery by European explorers to today's controversies, wars and scandals, which are all rooted in the past. Argentina's claim to the Falkland Islands, South Georgia and the British Antarctic Territory is tested against early documentation. The multinational development of Gibraltar provides the backdrop to Spain's current position regarding the Rock. Ignoring the interests of Diego Garcia residents when a US naval base was constructe.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (455 pages)
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781443881289
1443881287

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