The Victorian Empire and Britain's Maritime World, 1837-1901
Author | : M. Taylor |
Publisher | : Springer |
Total Pages | : 204 |
Release | : 2013-10-04 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781137312662 |
ISBN-13 | : 1137312661 |
Rating | : 4/5 (661 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Victorian Empire and Britain's Maritime World, 1837-1901 written by M. Taylor and published by Springer. This book was released on 2013-10-04 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A wide-ranging new survey of the role of the sea in Britain's global presence in the 19th century. Mostly at peace, but sometimes at war, Britain grew as a maritime empire in the Victorian era. This collection looks at British sea-power as a strategic, moral and cultural force.