num_pages: 496
description: This leading general history of British imperialism, from its Victorian heyday to present times, has been thoroughly revised and updated. 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. A refreshing look at one of the central aspects of British history.
language: English
title: The Lion's Share: A Short History of British Imperialism, 1850-2004
titlecomplete: The Lion's Share: A Short History of British Imperialism, 1850-2004
genres: Nonfiction, World History, History, European History, Politics
ratings_count: 99
publisher: Pearson