Binding: Paperback
Description: A great deal of the world's history is the history of empires. Indeed it could be said that all history is colonial history if one takes a broad enough definition and goes far enough back. And although the great historic imperial systems the land - based Russian one as well as the seaborne empires of western European powers have collapsed during the past half century their legacies shape almost every aspect of life on a global scale. Meanwhile there is fierce argument and much speculation about what has replaced the old territorial empires in world politics. Do the United States and its allies transnational companies financial and media institutions or more broadly the forces of 'globalization' constitute a new imperial system? Stephen Howe interprets the meaning of the idea of 'empire through the ages disentangling the multiple uses and abuses of the labels 'empire' 'colonialism' etc. and examines the aftermath of imperialism on the contemporary world. About THE Series: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket - sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts analysis perspective new ideas and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.
Title: Empire: A Very Short Introduction
Author(s): Howe Stephen (Tutor In Politics At Ruskin College Oxford)
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Barcode: 9780192802231
Pages: 160 Pages, Numerous Halftones
Publication Date: 11/28/2002
Series: Very Short Introductions
Category: Colonialism & Imperialism