Britain's experience of empire in the twentieth century

Written by specialists from various fields, this edited volume is the first systematic investigation of the impact of imperialism on twentieth-century Britain. The contributors explore different aspects of Britain's imperial experience as the empire weathered the storms of the two world wars, was subsequently dismantled, and then apparently was gone. How widely was the empire's presence felt in British culture and society? What was the place of imperial questions in British party politics? Was Britain's status as a global power enhanced or underpinned by the existence of its empire? What was the relation of Britain's empire to national identities within the United Kingdom? -- Book jacket.

Year

2012

Language

English

Series

The Oxford history of the British Empire companion series

Publisher

Oxford University Press

Editions

1

Pages

356

ISBN

9780199236589

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