The Penguin Historical Atlas of the British Empire
| AUTHOR | Dalziel, Nigel; MacKenzie, John; Dalziel, Nigel et al. |
| PUBLISHER | Penguin Books (01/01/2007) |
| PRODUCT TYPE | Paperback (Paperback) |
Description
The Penguin Historical Atlas of the British Empire traces the emergence of the world's greatest empire from its earliest beginnings in the British Isles, through its ascendancy in Victorian times, to its ultimate collapse in the mid-20th century. It examines the impact of British dominance in America, India and Africa, and the enormous changes brought by Britain's settlement of Australasia. Coverage of major events - the colonization of Ireland, the American Revolution, the South African wars - is complemented by discussion of themes such as Imperial exploitation and trade, hunting for plants and animals, the Imperial exhibitions and the importance of British naval power. Also assessed are the impact of the Empire on different areas of the world and the legacy it has bestowed. Richly illustrated with photographs and full-colour maps, this is an illuminating and multi-faceted one-volume introduction to the rise and fall of the British Empire.
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ISBN-13:
9780141018447
ISBN-10:
0141018445
Binding:
Paperback or Softback (Trade Paperback (Us))
Content Language:
English
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Page Count:
144
Carton Quantity:
38
Product Dimensions:
8.36 x 0.36 x 9.64 inches
Weight:
0.77 pound(s)
Feature Codes:
Bibliography,
Index,
Price on Product - Canadian,
Price on Product,
Maps,
Table of Contents,
Illustrated
Country of Origin:
IT
Subject Information
BISAC Categories
Reference | Atlases, Gazetteers & Maps (see also Travel - Maps & Road At
Reference | Europe - Great Britain - General
Reference | World - General
Grade Level:
College Freshman
and up
Dewey Decimal:
911.41
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The Penguin Historical Atlas of the British Empire traces the emergence of the world's greatest empire from its earliest beginnings in the British Isles, through its ascendancy in Victorian times, to its ultimate collapse in the mid-20th century. It examines the impact of British dominance in America, India and Africa, and the enormous changes brought by Britain's settlement of Australasia. Coverage of major events - the colonization of Ireland, the American Revolution, the South African wars - is complemented by discussion of themes such as Imperial exploitation and trade, hunting for plants and animals, the Imperial exhibitions and the importance of British naval power. Also assessed are the impact of the Empire on different areas of the world and the legacy it has bestowed. Richly illustrated with photographs and full-colour maps, this is an illuminating and multi-faceted one-volume introduction to the rise and fall of the British Empire.
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Introduction by:
MacKenzie, John
John MacKenzie was born on Prince Edward Island in 1968. His first book, "Sledgehammer and Other Poems," was shortlisted for the
Atlantic Poetry Prize and the Gerald Lampert Award for Best First Book of Poetry in Canada, and received rave reviews. He is also the author of "Shaken by Physics," a collection of poems that fuses science and mythmaking. He lives in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island.
Atlantic Poetry Prize and the Gerald Lampert Award for Best First Book of Poetry in Canada, and received rave reviews. He is also the author of "Shaken by Physics," a collection of poems that fuses science and mythmaking. He lives in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island.
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Introduction by:
MacKenzie, John
John MacKenzie lives in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island.
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