The Lion's Share: A History of British Imperialism 1850-2011
Bernard Porter, "The Lion's Share: A History of British Imperialism 1850-2011"
2012 | ISBN: 140828605X, 1138130184 | English | 424 pages | PDF | 6 MB
2012 | ISBN: 140828605X, 1138130184 | English | 424 pages | PDF | 6 MB
As well as presenting a lively narrative of events, Bernard Porter explores a number of broad analytical themes, challenging more conventional and popular interpretations. He sees imperialism as a symptom not of Britain's strength in the world, but of her decline; and he argues that the empire itself both aggravated and obscured deep-seated malaise in the British economy.