Title: Britain's experience of empire in the twentieth century
Description: Written by specialists from various fields, this edited volume is the first systematic investigation of the impact of imperialism on twentieth-century Britain. The contributors explore different aspects of Britain's imperial experience as the empire weathered the storms of the two world wars, was subsequently dismantled, and then apparently was gone. How widely was the empire's presence felt in British culture and society? What was the place of imperial questions in British party politics? Was Britain's status as a global power enhanced or underpinned by the existence of its empire? What was the relation of Britain's empire to national identities within the United Kingdom? -- Book jacket.
Subjects: Postcolonialism, Public opinion, Colonies, Imperialism, Imperialism in popular culture, History, Great britain, foreign relations, 20th century, Great britain, foreign relations, 21st century, Great britain, colonies, history, Foreign relations, British colonies, Commonwealth
Places: Great Britain
Time periods: 20th century, 21st century