British Imperialism: Innovation and Expansion 1688-1914

by P.J. Cain, A.G. Hopkins

British Imperialism A two volume survey which provides the most comprehensive and radical survey of the subject. Presents a new interpretation of the forces behind British imperial expansion. Volume One establishes the concept of 'gentlemanly capitalism', examines the growth of empire and many of its controversial episodes, including the partition of Africa, and concludes -- against conventional wisdom -- that Britain was still a dynamic imperial power on the eve of World War I.

Genres: History, Nonfiction

504 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1993

Reviews

[Ron Nurmi · Rating 5 out of 5]

The authors propose a new interpretation of British Imperialism from 1688 to 1914. The view it was the "gentlemanly capitalism" that drove the policy that is known as British Imperialism.