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Discover the compelling narrative of English imperialism with 'Empire, Commonwealth, and Europe' by Victor Bulmer-Thomas, a BRAND NEW addition to historical literature. ISBN 9781787389342, published in 2023 by Hurst Publishers. This book delves into England's lengthy history of imposing itself on the Hiberno-British Isles, exploring the evolution of the British Empire built on both force and treaties. Understand how the United Kingdom has historically relied on overseas territorial expansion, often rooted in a legacy of slavery. This engaging history book traces the slow rise and rapid decline of English imperialism from the fourteenth century to the modern day, highlighting the complexities of colonial independence movements that emerged to challenge the British Empire's hold. Learn about the formation of the Commonwealth, an essential alliance to maintain unity among former colonies and the four nations of the internal empire, including the Irish Free State. As the Commonwealth gave way to the European Economic Community, follow the narrative on how the 2016 Brexit vote significantly impacted British unity, with the potential for an independent Scotland, a reunited Ireland, and a more autonomous Wales. This insightful exploration reveals how England confronts its tumultuous imperial past while navigating a fragile present. Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781787389342
Year: 2023
Publisher: Hurst Publishers
Description:
Over several centuries, England imposed itself by force and by treaty on the other three nations of the Hiberno-British Isles to form its own English Empire. For much of its life, the United Kingdom has only endured out of shared interest in overseas territorial expansion — a British Empire built on slavery. In his new history, Victor Bulmer-Thomas charts the slow rise and rapid decline of English imperialism at home, from the fourteenth century to the present.
When independence movements in the colonies began challenging the British Empire, a Commonwealth was constructed to hold together both former imperial possessions–including the Irish Free State — and the four nations of the internal empire. The Commonwealth was later supplanted by the European Economic Community, but Europe’s potential as a long-term source of cohesion for the UK was dashed when the English voted to leave the EU in 2016, dragging the whole UK with them.
With Empire, Commonwealth and Europe all gone, British unity is more fragile than ever. Facing the prospect of an independent Scotland, a reunited Ireland and an increasingly autonomous Wales, England may yet have to acknowledge its forgotten history as an aggressive imperial force on Britain’s own, often unwilling, soil.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781787389342
Year: 2023
Publisher: Hurst Publishers
Description:
Over several centuries, England imposed itself by force and by treaty on the other three nations of the Hiberno-British Isles to form its own English Empire. For much of its life, the United Kingdom has only endured out of shared interest in overseas territorial expansion — a British Empire built on slavery. In his new history, Victor Bulmer-Thomas charts the slow rise and rapid decline of English imperialism at home, from the fourteenth century to the present.
When independence movements in the colonies began challenging the British Empire, a Commonwealth was constructed to hold together both former imperial possessions–including the Irish Free State — and the four nations of the internal empire. The Commonwealth was later supplanted by the European Economic Community, but Europe’s potential as a long-term source of cohesion for the UK was dashed when the English voted to leave the EU in 2016, dragging the whole UK with them.
With Empire, Commonwealth and Europe all gone, British unity is more fragile than ever. Facing the prospect of an independent Scotland, a reunited Ireland and an increasingly autonomous Wales, England may yet have to acknowledge its forgotten history as an aggressive imperial force on Britain’s own, often unwilling, soil.