British Imperialism

What was British imperialism and was it an important element of modern globalization? Were economic political or military factors paramount in imperial expansion? Do post-colonial theories assist or mislead historians? How have histories of imperialism changed and are current analyses satisfactory?Robert Johnson''s invaluable guide offers a succint easy-to-follow introduction to the key issues and historiography of British imperialism from its origins to the conversion to the Commonwealth.British Imperialism- Provides concise introductions to key questions and debates- Takes a question-based approach to analysis of the material- Offers an assessment of the significance of economic military and political factors in imperial expansion and decolonization- Presents critical appraisals of the most recent controversies including neo-colonialism cultural imperialism post-colonial theory and gender and imperialism- Includes a useful guide to further readingUsing vivid examples Johnson clearly explains the nature of British imperialism and enables the reader to understand the causes course and immediate consequences of the British-colonial encounter on a world-wide scale. His book is an essential starting point for all those new to the subject and a helpful introduction to more recent debates.