Wales and the British Overseas Empire: Interactions and Influences, 1650 - 1830 (Studies in Imperialism) [Hardcover]

H. V. Bowen (Author, Editor)

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Publication Date: 13 Dec 2011 | ISBN-10: 0719086205 | ISBN-13: 978-0719086205

This unique collection of essays examines the many relationships that existed between Wales and the expanding British overseas empire between 1650 and1830. It is the first book to be published on the subject. In recent years a great deal has been written about Irish and Scottish contributions to the expansion of Britain's overseas empire. In contrast, remarkably little attention has ever been paid to the Welsh, especially in the period before 1850. Properly understanding the relationships that existed between Wales and the empire enables a full assessment to be made of 'British' imperialism as well as the impact that the empire had upon the development of Wales itself. Written by leading specialists in the field, the essays explore economic, social, cultural, political, and religious interactions between Wales and the empire. The geographical coverage is very broad, with examinations of the contributions made by Wales and the Welsh to expansionist processes at work in the Atlantic world, Caribbean, and South Asia. The book will be required reading for academic historians, postgraduates, and undergraduates seeking a starting point for the study of Wales and the empire. It will be indispensable to those interested in the history of Wales, Britain, and the empire, as well as those who wish to compare Welsh imperial experiences with those of the English, Irish, and Scots.

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Hardcover: 240 pages
Publisher: Manchester University Press (13 Dec 2011)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0719086205
ISBN-13: 978-0719086205
Product Dimensions: 15.6 x 2.5 x 23.4 cm
Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,642,069 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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H.V. Bowen is Professor of Modern History at Swansea University

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