Europe and the world in the age of expansion [[electronic resource] ] . Volume 9 The Commonwealth of Nations : origins and impact, 1869-1971 / / by W. David McIntyre

• Autore: McIntyre W. David (William David), <1932->
• Pubblicazione: Minneapolis, : University of Minnesota Press, c1977
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (627 p.)
• Disciplina: 909/.09/71241
• Soggetto geografico: Commonwealth countries History; Great Britain Colonies History
• Soggetto genere / forma: Electronic books.
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliography and index.
• Nota di contenuto: Contents; Introduction: The Concept of the Commonwealth; Part I. The Pax Britannica, 1869-1917; Part II. The Commonwealth of Nations, 1918-1941; Illustrations; Part III. In the Age of the Pax Americana, 1942-1971; Notes; Bibliographical Notes; Index
• Sommario/riassunto: The author, a professor of history at the University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand, presents a comprehensive survey of Commonwealth history from the time of soul-searching about the future of the British Empire, which marked the middle years of Queen Victoria's reign, to the year when Britain decided to enter the European Community. The account is divided in three periods - 1869 to 1917, 1917 to 1941, and 1942 to 1971. Within each period a four-fold thematic divisions is followed: Dominions, Indian Empire, crown colonies, and protectorates.
• Titolo autorizzato: Europe and the world in the age of expansion
• ISBN: 0-8166-5512-X; 0-8166-0855-5
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910451705203321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II
• Serie: Europe and the World in the Age of Expansion