The Empire of Progress [electronic resource] : West Africans, Indians, and Britons at the British Empire Exhibition, 1924–25 /
Stephen, D.author.
This much-needed study of the British Empire Exhibition reveals durable, persistent connections between empire and domestic society in Britain during the interwar years. It demonstrates that the Exhibition was a marker of how by 1924, imperial relations were increasingly likely to be shaped by forces located on the colonial periphery.
Description based upon print version of record.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
This much-needed study of the British Empire Exhibition reveals durable, persistent connections between empire and domestic society in Britain during the interwar years. It demonstrates that the Exhibition was a marker of how by 1924, imperial relations were increasingly likely to be shaped by forces located on the colonial periphery.
"Developing the family estate" -- Building the exhibition in India and West Africa -- "Progress" in the tropics: representing modern changes in India and sub-Saharan tropical Africa -- Imperialism for the people -- Conclusion : winding up Wembley.
British Empire Exhibition (1924-1925 : Wembley, London, England)
Great Britain—History.
Imperialism.
Social history.
Civilization—History.
History, Modern.
History of Britain and Ireland.
Imperialism and Colonialism.
Social History.
Cultural History.
Modern History.