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Empire as the Triumph of Theory

Empire as the Triumph of Theory

Edward Beasley

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Taylor & Francis Ltd
Año de edición:
2015
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Política y gobierno
ISBN:
9781138882270
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A key addition to our understanding of the Victorian-era British Empire, this book looks at the founders of the Colonial Society and the ideas that led them down the path to imperialism.

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