For abstract see: Linda Peeters, in Bibliografische attenderingslijst voor docenten Neerlandistiek in het buitenland, jrg. 13, nr. 2 (juni 1998); p. 30; Jeremy Black, in Tijdschrift voor Geschiedenis jrg. 111, no. 3 (1998); p. 526-527; Leonard Blussé, in Itinerario vol. XXIV, no…
Re-examines the history of the British empire from the perspective of those held captive, exploring the dynamics between invader and invaded, the character of cross-cultural conflicts, and the meaning of empire.
Re-examines the history of the British empire from the perspective of those held captive, exploring the dynamics between invader and invaded, the character of cross-cultural conflicts, and the meaning of empire.
Offering insight and equal consideration into the societies of the "civilized" and "uncivilized" world, Europe and the People Without History deftly explores the historical trajectory of so-called modern globalization. In this foundational text about the development of the globa…
"Over a period of 250 years Portuguese became the global language of maritime trade, and Iberian silver circulated as the first worldwide trading currency. A History of Portuguese Overseas Expansion, 1400-1668 provides an accessible survey of how the Portuguese became so influen…
"Over a period of 250 years Portuguese became the global language of maritime trade, and Iberian silver circulated as the first worldwide trading currency. A History of Portuguese Overseas Expansion, 1400-1668 provides an accessible survey of how the Portuguese became so influen…
"Over a period of 250 years Portuguese became the global language of maritime trade, and Iberian silver circulated as the first worldwide trading currency. A History of Portuguese Overseas Expansion, 1400-1668 provides an accessible survey of how the Portuguese became so influen…
The Oxford History of the British Empire is a major new assessment of the Empire in the light of recent scholarship and the progressive opening of historical records. It deals with the interaction of British and non-western societies from the Elizabethan era to the late twentiet…
The Oxford History of the British Empire is a major new assessment of the Empire in the light of recent scholarship and the progressive opening of historical records. It deals with the interaction of British and non-western societies from the Elizabethan era to the late twentiet…