R. Johnson

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The Renaissance marks the separation of the mediaeval from the modern world. The wide difference between the two epochs of Teutonic history arises we are apt somewhat glibly to say from the fact that our ancestors worshipped and were ruled by brute force whereas we follow the broad light of intellect.

This guide offers a succinct, easy-to-read introduction to the key issues and historiography of British imperialism from the late 18th century to 2002. Each chapter addresses questions posed by the nature of imperialism in its various military, economic, political and cultural forms.