Volume I of the Oxford History of the British Empire explores the origins of empire. It shows how and why England, and later Britain, became involved with transoceanic navigation, trade, and settlement during the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. The chapters, by leading historians, both illustrate the interconnections between developments in Europe and overseas and offer specialist studies on every part of the world that was substantially affected by British colonial activity. As late as 1630 involvement with regions ...
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Volume I of the Oxford History of the British Empire explores the origins of empire. It shows how and why England, and later Britain, became involved with transoceanic navigation, trade, and settlement during the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. The chapters, by leading historians, both illustrate the interconnections between developments in Europe and overseas and offer specialist studies on every part of the world that was substantially affected by British colonial activity. As late as 1630 involvement with regions beyond the traditional confines of Europe was still tentative; by 1690 it had become a firm commitment. series blurb The Oxford History of the British Empire is a major new assessment of the Empire in the light of recent scholarship and the progressive opening of historical records. It deals with the interaction of British and non-western societies from the Elizabethan era to the late twentieth century, aiming to provide a balanced treatment of the ruled as well as the rulers, and to take into account the significance of the Empire for the peoples of the British Isles. It explores economic and social trends as well as political.
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Used-Very Good. VG hardback in VG dust jacket. 1998 1st edition in tight binding with B&W illustrations; VOLUME 1 only; light wear to top edge of spine of dust jacket; otherwise, a clean, tidy copy.
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Volume 1. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. Dust Jacket in good condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 1050grams, ISBN: 9780198205623.
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New. Contains: Unspecified. Oxford History of the British Empire ; Oxford History of the British Empire . Includes unspecified. Intended for professional and scholarly audience. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.
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Fine. Contains: Unspecified. Oxford History of the British Empire ; Oxford History of the British Empire . Includes unspecified. Intended for professional and scholarly audience. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.
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New. Contains: Unspecified. Oxford History of the British Empire ; Oxford History of the British Empire . Includes unspecified. Intended for professional and scholarly audience.
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New. Contains: Unspecified. Oxford History of the British Empire ; Oxford History of the British Empire . Includes unspecified. Intended for professional and scholarly audience.
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Near Fine in Very Good jacket. Oxford University Press, 1998. 2nd printing. Crisp and unmarked, NF/VG. 533pp. Jacket lightly rubbed at spine ends. Hardcover. Near Fine/Very Good. 8vo-8"-9" Tall.
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Like New. Size: 1x6x9; 1998 Hardcover Edition. Previous owners name to top edge of front end paper. Embossed initial to bottom edge of front end paper. Light shelf wear to DJ edges. Looks unread.
