{"product_id":"the-british-empire-oxford-readers","title":"The British Empire (Oxford Readers)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe phenomenon of imperialism has never been under such intense scrutiny  by such a wide range of academic disciplines  as it is today. From cultural studies to the history of science  academics are engaged in a series of debates about empire which move far beyond traditional preoccupations with metropolitan strategy  economics  and rivalry. Using primary and secondary documentary sources  this reader negotiates the many trends and concerns in recent debates to provide a broad-based  comparative history of the British Empire. Selected readings are presented within a chronological framework  from the origins of empire to decolonization and beyond. Samson adopts a theme of identity to explore different perspectives through the sources  including metropolitan  colonial  and indigenous responses. General and section introductions explore such issues as the role of economics and religion in imperial expansion and rule; how indigenous and Creole populations constructed and expressed their own identities; and what changes were wrought by the process of decolonization. Bringing together a wide range of documentary evidence  this volume allows the varied and vital debates on aspects of imperialism and identity to be seen in the context of the broad history of the British Empire.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44947025756213,"sku":"ByrdShop_0192892932","price":46.69,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780192892935.jpg?v=1769978308","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/the-british-empire-oxford-readers","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}