Britain's Imperial Century 1815-1914 A Study of Empire and Expansion

This is the undisputed best introduction to the history of the world-wide pattern of British activity in the nineteenth century, embracing its expansive spirit as well as its formal territorial empire. The dynamics of this extraordinary enterprise are considered broadly: the high-political concerns of strategy and international geopolitics are analyzed, as well as the economic dimension, missionary activity, and racial attitudes, together with a wide range of cultural aspects, including sport and the pursuit of sexual opportunity. Nor is the personal contribution of some of the leading Victorian figures neglected.Hyam, Ronald is the author of 'Britain's Imperial Century 1815-1914 A Study of Empire and Expansion', published 2002 under ISBN 9780333993118 and ISBN 033399311X.