The Eclipse of a Great Power: Modern Britain 1870-1992 by Keith Robbins
Covers both the expansion and the decline of the British Empire and the reasons behind this sudden eclipse in power.
The Eclipse of a Great Power
The Eclipse of a Great Power
Summary
This volume is divided into four parts. Each part is preceded by a chronology for each year setting out some of the most important political, social and cultural developments. It includes chapters on: the British Empire, the Commonwealth, the EEC, education, and cultures and creeds.
The Eclipse of a Great Power Summary
The Eclipse of a Great Power Reviews
'A concise, balanced account of the past hundred years of British history, and as such bids fair to become a standard work.'
Times Higher Educational Supplement
Table of Contents
Editor's foreword.
Preface.
Preface to the second edition.
List of maps.
Part One, 1870-1901. Framework of events. Prologue.
Part Two, 1901-1931. Framework of events.
Part Three, 1931-1956. Framework of events.
Part Four, 1956-1975. Framework of events.
Part Five, 1976-1992. Framework of events.
Compendium of information.
Maps.
Bibliography.
Index.
Additional information
GOR001259446
9780582096110
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The Eclipse of a Great Power: Modern Britain 1870-1992 by Keith Robbins
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Taylor & Francis Ltd
19941121
488
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