British Empire | History, Countries, Map, Size, & Facts | Britannica
2024年11月18日 · British Empire, a worldwide system of dependencies — colonies, protectorates, and other territories—that over a span of some three centuries was brought under the sovereignty of the crown of Great Britain and the administration of the British government.
Colonialism and imperialism: Understanding the British Empire's …
At its heart, British imperialism was driven by a mix of ambition, wealth, and a belief in cultural superiority. While this ambition resulted in a vast empire, it also brought about significant conflicts and resistance.
Introduction: what was British imperialism? | SpringerLink
The British Empire seems, at first sight, to merit a straightforward definition. United by the British Crown, and governed from London, the vast array of territories and seas that fell under British military and economic control was the Empire on which ‘the sun never set’.
Western colonialism - British Empire, Imperialism, Colonization ...
2024年10月30日 · Western colonialism - British Empire, Imperialism, Colonization: Britain tended toward a decentralized and empirical type of colonial administration, in which some degree of partial decolonization could prepare the way for eventual self-rule.
British raj | Imperialism, Impact, History, & Facts | Britannica
2024年11月21日 · British raj, period of direct British rule over the Indian subcontinent following the uprising of 1857 and the abolition of the East India Company’s role in managing the region. It was instituted with the Government of India Act of 1858 and lasted until the independence of India and Pakistan in 1947.
The British Empire: An overview of empire and colonisation - Our …
2009年10月2日 · The British Empire was a global phenomenon that spanned over three centuries, establishing the United Kingdom as a dominant world power. It comprised numerous territories and regions across the globe, ultimately shaping the political, economic, and social landscapes of the modern world.
British Imperialism - an overview | ScienceDirect Topics
British Imperialism refers to the extension of British formal or informal political rule over various countries, particularly in Asia and Africa, during the late nineteenth and twentieth centuries. You might find these chapters and articles relevant to this topic.
2018年5月5日 · British imperialism was a strategy for meeting the state’s imperatives of geopolitical security (containment) and economic growth (capital) in the face of external threats. Those threats were most likely to be perceived when the global system was at its most economically competitive.
The British Empire in the 19th Century | Máire ní Fhlathúin - Gale
The history of British imperialism during the nineteenth century describes a process of expansion and consolidation, its success all the more remarkable for its unpromising beginnings.
British Imperialism - SpringerLink
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 …
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