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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Volume 1. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. Book contains pencil markings. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 1050grams, ISBN: 0198205627.
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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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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.
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Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 0198205627. Volume I of The Oxford History of the British Empire. Third printing. Near fine in a near fine dust jacket.
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Very good in very good dust jacket. Book in near fine condition. Clean bright pages. Firm binding. Sticker mark on first free end paper. DJ has light curling on edges. 554 p. The Oxford History of the British Empire, I. Audience: Professional and scholarly. Book in near fine condition. Clean bright pages. Firm binding. Sticker mark on first free end paper. DJ has light curling on edges. First Edition.
