This is the first comprehensive history of Ireland and the British Empire. It examines the different phases of Ireland's colonial status from the seventeenth century until the present, along with the impact of Irish people, politics, and nationalism on the Empire at large. The result is a new interpretation of Irish history and its place in the rise, expansion, and decline of the British Empire.
Série Complémentaire de l'Oxford History of the British Empire Séries
Cette série exhaustive offre une plongée profonde dans l'histoire de l'Empire britannique, retraçant son ascension, son administration et son déclin final. À travers des volumes méticuleusement documentés par des historiens de premier plan, elle propose un examen complet des dimensions politiques, sociales et culturelles de l'empire. C'est une ressource essentielle pour quiconque s'intéresse à une période charnière de l'histoire mondiale et à son héritage durable.
The book delves into the diverse experiences of Britons in various colonial communities beyond the Dominions. Through a series of case studies, it examines how different groups interacted with and were influenced by British power in distinct regions around the globe, highlighting the complexities of colonial life and the impact of imperialism on both the colonizers and the colonized.