Subject: Great Britain -- Colonies (Keywords)

Illustrated throughout, this book gives an insight into the harsh realities faced by convicts under the old penal system, and the beginnings of colonial enterprise. Informative captions and a glossary make this an ideal introduction to the conventions of non-fiction texts for 7-11 year olds.

Illustrated throughout, this book gives an insight into the harsh realities faced by convicts under the old penal system, and the beginnings of colonial enterprise. Informative captions and a glossary make this an ideal introduction to the conventions of non-fiction texts for 7-11 year olds.

'Barmy British Empire' gives you the brutal facts about how Britannia ruled the waves - from infamous antics in India to dreadful deeds Down Under.

'Barmy British Empire' gives you the brutal facts about how Britannia ruled the waves - from infamous antics in India to dreadful deeds Down Under.

This title argues that Britain is the spoils of empire, its immigration law is colonial violence and irregular immigration is anti-colonial resistance.

Using primary and secondary documentary sources, this reader negotiates the many trends and concerns to provide a broad-based, comparative history of the British Empire. Selected readings are presented within a chronological framework.

A new biography of Churchill, focusing on his contradictory and lifelong relationship with the British Empire.

In the wake of the dissolution of the Soviet empire in 1989, many believed that we had arrived at the 'End of History' - that the global dominance of liberal democracy had been secured forever. Now however, with Russia rattling its sabre on the borders of Europe and China rising to challenge the ...

Thrilled at his first command, Thomas Kydd must race to bring his ship to battle readiness - he is desperately needed to defend Malta against Barbary corsairs, ferocious privateers and the French who are trying to rescue the remnants of their army in the Levant. But his jubilation doesn't last long.

The Battle of Culloden has gone down in history as the last major battle fought on British soil: a vicious confrontation between Scottish forces supporting the Stuart claim to the throne and the English Royal Army. But this wasn't just a conflict between the Scots and the English, the battle was ...