Hyam, Ronald
Understanding the British Empire
- ISBN 13:
- 9780521132909
- author:
- Hyam, Ronald
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2010
- Pages:
- 576
- Dimensions:
- 22.6 x 15.2 x 3 cm
- Genre:
- Europe - Great Britain - General
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Understanding the British Empire by Ronald Hyam provides a comprehensive exploration of the history of the British Empire. Drawing on a lifetime's research and reflection, this book examines six key themes: geopolitical and economic dynamics, religion and ethics, imperial bureaucracy, political leadership, sexuality, and the shaping of imperial historiography. A major new introductory chapter sets out the wider framework of Dr Hyam's studies, while several new chapters focus on lesser-known figures. Other chapters revisit earlier papers, reflecting debates and controversies raised by the author's work, including issues such as sexual exploitation and Winston Churchill's imperial attitudes. This book combines traditional archival research with cultural exploration to offer an unusually wide-ranging approach to key aspects of empire. By examining these themes and topics, Understanding the British Empire offers a nuanced understanding of one of the most significant periods in modern history.
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