The First Imperial Age: European Overseas Expansion 1500-1715 by Geoffrey V. Scammell
First published in 1989. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
The First Imperial Age
Summary
Taking an original, thematic approach, Geoffrey Scammell demonstrates the roots and ambiguity of Europe's triumphant rise to wealth and power.
The First Imperial Age Summary
The First Imperial Age Reviews
` ... is unquestionably an outstanding syntheses, that will be read with pleasure & profit by anyone with an interest in that enormously important & consequential phenomenon in world history - the expansion of Europe.' - Indica
` ... an excellent reference book.' - Bulletine
` ... an excellent reference book.' - Bulletine
Table of Contents
Introduction 1 The Imperial beginnings 2 Motives, ideals, ambitions 3 The roots of empire 4 Exploitation 5 Imperial and colonial government 6 Colonial society 7 The fruits of empire 8 Conclusion Index
Additional information
GOR002284454
9780415090858
0415090857
The First Imperial Age: European Overseas Expansion 1500-1715 by Geoffrey V. Scammell
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Taylor & Francis Ltd
1989-05-25
300
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