Imperialism and Its Contradictions, Kiernan critically addresses the origins, consequences and legacies of modern imperialism and colonialism, discussing the imperial experience in its totality. Sensitive to the tragic and ironic character of human history, Kiernan considers and reflects upon the political, economic and cultural dimensions of the imperial experience and how it has shaped the lives and social orders of Europeans and non-Europeans alike. Issues treated in this book include the question of the relationship between the rise of capitalism and the making of Europe's overseas...
Imperialism and Its Contradictions, Kiernan critically addresses the origins, consequences and legacies of modern imperialism and colonialism, discuss...
Beginning with the post-Napoleonic era, Colonial Empires and Armies presents the dramatic story of Europe's empire building, in which the military agents of European imperialism met the peoples of the rest of the world in armed conflict.
Beginning with the post-Napoleonic era, Colonial Empires and Armies presents the dramatic story of Europe's empire building, in which the military age...
The invasion and occupation of Iraq have sparked considerable discussion about the nature of US imperialism; this book is rooted in a classical historical approach and is a compelling analysis of the different phases of an imperialism that has led to the US's unrivalled global hegemony. Victor Kiernan, one of the world's most respected historians, uses his nuanced knowledge of history, literature and politics to trace the evolution of the American empire: accounts of relations between Native Americans and white settlers, readings of Melville and Whitman, and analysis of the way money and...
The invasion and occupation of Iraq have sparked considerable discussion about the nature of US imperialism; this book is rooted in a classical histor...
