Empire : the Rise and demise of the British world order and the lessons for global power /

A splendid history ... If Americans want to be convinced of the benefits of empire, as well as apprised of its costs, they need merely pick up Ferguson's dazzling book.- Weekly Standard.

Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Ferguson, Niall (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: New York : Basic Books, 2008.
Subjects:
Civilization, Modern > British influences.
Imperialism.
Electronic books.
Civilisation moderne et contemporaine > Influence britanniques.
Impérialisme.
Livres numériques.
e-books.
Diplomatic relations
British colonies
Civilization, Modern > British influences
Imperialism
Internationalisatie.
Great Britain > Colonies > History.
Commonwealth countries.
Great Britain > Foreign relations.
Grande-Bretagne > Colonies > Histoire.
Grande-Bretagne > Relations extérieures.
Pays du Commonwealth.
Great Britain
Commonwealth countries
History
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • Introduction; 1 Why Britain?; 2 White Plague; 3 The Mission; 4 Heaven's Breed; 5 Maxim Force; 6 Empire for Sale; Conclusion; Acknowledgements; Illustration Acknowledgements; Bibliography; Index.

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