Levine, Philippa

The British Empire: sunrise to sunset / Philippa Levine - 2nd ed. - London: Routledge, 2013 - xiv, 290 p.;

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Uniting the kingdom -- Slaves, merchants and trade -- Settling the "New World" -- After America -- Britain in India -- Global growth -- Ruling an empire -- Being ruled -- Gender and sexuality -- Contesting empire -- Decolonisation.

9781408269206 (limp)


Imperialism--Social aspects--Great Britain.
Decolonization--Colonies--History.--Great Britain
Civilization, Modern--British influences.


Great Britain--Colonies--History.
Commonwealth countries--History.
Great Britain--Foreign relations.

909.0971241 / LEV/B