Ebook: The British Empire: A Very Short Introduction

The red on the map -- Defining empire : key characteristics -- Engines of expansion -- Rise and fall -- Writing the Empire story -- Legacies.;The British Empire influenced many aspects of the world we live in today. The international system remains heavily marked by British imperialism, and the borders, nations, and federations it created. This 'Very Short Introduction' introduces and defines the British Empire, reviewing how it evolved into such a force and the legacy it left behind.