Empires and ColoniesISBN: 978-0-7456-2613-0
Hardcover
384 pages
February 2008, Polity
Other Available Formats: Paperback
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- A thorough exploration of the expansion of Western empires from
the fifteenth century to the present day
- Provides an invaluable overview of the history of Western
civilisation that will be ideal for student use
- Gives full attention to the alternative voices of slaves,
indigenous peoples and critics of empire and colonisation to
highlight the counter-history
- Stresses key themes in the story of empires and colonies, such
as economics, religion, culture and technology
- Will be essential reading not only for students of imperial history but also anyone interested in the makings of the modern world