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Race, Power and Social Segmentation in Colonial Society (1987) studies Guyanese society after slavery and specifically examines the area of social classes and ethnic groups. It also focuses on the theoretical issues in the debate on pluralism versus stratification.
The English and Colonial Bars in the Nineteenth Century (1983) explores the impact of a changing society on the legal profession. It also examines the role of the inns of court as forging members of the governing elite and considers the structure of the colonial legal profession.
In Defence of British India (1984) illustrates the problems arising from the British need to defend an Indian empire. The strategies devised by Britain to counter the expansion of European empires into the Middle East are known as the Great Game.
Perspectives on Imperialism and Decolonization (1984) is a key collection of essays that analyse from many sides the growth and demise of Western imperialism. They examine imperial history, the experience of imperialism, and offer new thoughts on British decolonization.
Originally published in 1984, this book tells the story of sixteen of Australia’s most eminent military men, as they performed... Læs mere
In 1869, After an English defeat in battle in the Taranaki forest, one Maori boy, aged 5, was captured and adopted by the Prime Minister. Educated to become a... Læs mere
This volume is an account of what Japan was like in the last years of the Tokugawa feudal regime. Hall's journal is filled with details... Læs mere
In this 1902 published work teacher and historian James Bonwick (1817–1906) recalls his lifelong contribution to the fields of education and historical writing. The... Læs mere
This 1914 biography of Sir Frederick Weld (1823–91) provides an example of a life devoted to the cause of the British Empire. Weld served as Premier of New Zealand, and Governor of Western Australia and of Tasmania, before being promoted to the Straits Settlements in Malaysia.
Published in 1892, this two-volume biography chronicles the remarkable life and career of Sir George Grey, the 11th premier of New Zealand. William Lee Rees... Læs mere
Published in 1892, this two-volume biography chronicles the remarkable life and career of Sir George Grey, the 11th premier of New Zealand. William Lee Rees... Læs mere
This lively eye-witness description of the then fast-disappearing traditional Maori way of life was published in 1863 by the Anglo-Irish... Læs mere