Turn to Empire The Rise of Imperial Liberalism in Britain & France

"Exhibiting depth of research, jargon-free prose, and intellectual acumen on every page, this book is a well-balanced, seamless whole that reveals the impact of empire on the genesis of modern liberalism. It is a work of first importance not only for political theorists but also for readers in philosophy, history, and literature."--David Armitage, Harvard University, author of "The Ideological Origins of the British Empire""This rich and provocative book examines a subject of great current interest in fields from political theory to international relations to European history. It deserves and should receive a broad audience. The scholarship is both careful and persuasive, and Pitts has an appealing authorial voice. The passion to understand what makes a theorist reject or support foreign conquest drives her narrative and holds the reader's attention as the analysis unfolds."--Cheryl Welch, Simmons College, author of "Liberty and Utility"Pitts, Jennifer is the author of 'Turn to Empire The Rise of Imperial Liberalism in Britain & France', published 2006 under ISBN 9780691127910 and ISBN 0691127913.