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Making the British Empire, 1660–1800

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Making the British Empire, 1660–1800 dives into the dynamic expansion of the British Empire over a formative 140-year period. This historical narrative explores significant economic, political, and cultural factors that propelled Britain's rise as an imperial power, detailing interactions with colonies and indigenous populations. The book provides a comprehensive analysis of the complex forces that shaped the empire's growth and its long-lasting global influence.
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This engrossing historical account may appeal to you if you are fascinated by the intricate dynamics that shaped the growth and expansion of the British Empire between 1660 and 1800. It offers a captivating exploration of the political, economic, and cultural factors that influenced the empire's development during this crucial period.

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Making the British Empire, 1660–1800

This book is based on the latest research, and involves stimulating new ideas from some of the most important scholars working in the field of imperial history. It ranges across politics, religion, economy, law and geography in order to offer challenging perspectives on the nature and origins of the first British empire.

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Making the British Empire, 1660–1800 offers a timely reappraisal of the origins and nature of the first British empire, in response to the 'cultural turn' in historical scholarship and the 'new imperial history'.

This collection addresses topics that have been neglected in recent literature, providing a series of political and institutional perspectives. At the same time, it recognises the importance of developments across the empire, particularly in terms of how they affected imperial policy and its implementation.

The book analyses a range of contemporary debates and ideas—political and intellectual, as well as religious and administrative—relating to political economy, legal geography, and sovereignty. It also considers the messy realities of the imperial project, including the costs and losses of empire, both collectively and individually.

Series: Studies in Imperialism

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781526167002

Publisher: Manchester University Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 18 October 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Manchester University Press

Contributors:

  • Edited by Jason Peacey
  • Edited by Jason Peacey

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 12.0mm

Width: 156.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 313g

Pages: 216

About the Author

Jason Peacey is Professor of Early Modern British History at University College London

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