The Cambridge History of the British Empire

The Old Empire, From the Beginnings to 1783

von J Holland Rose

964 Seiten, Taschenbuch

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"The Cambridge History of the British Empire. Vol. I. The Old Empire, From the Beginnings to 1783" offers an authoritative and comprehensive survey of the rise of British global influence. This volume meticulously traces the evolution of the first British Empire, beginning with early maritime exploration and the establishment of commercial outposts, and concluding with the seismic shifts brought about by the American War of Independence. By examining the political, economic, and social structures of the period, the work provides a clear view of how a small island nation developed into a dominant world power.The text delves into the intricacies of mercantilist policy, colonial administration, and the intense naval and diplomatic rivalries that defined the era. From the expansion into North America and the Caribbean to the growing interests in India, the contributors analyze the complex interactions between the metropole and its overseas territories. Particular attention is paid to the constitutional developments within the colonies and the shifting dynamics of trade and governance. This scholarly account serves as an essential foundation for understanding the historical roots of the modern international order and remains a significant contribution to the study of imperial history and the development of the Atlantic world.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.