Lectures on British Colonization and Empire, First Series (1600-1783) (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

F. A. Kirkpatrick

9780365036661: Lectures on British Colonization and Empire, First Series (1600-1783) (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0365036668 ISBN 13: 9780365036661

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Trace the rise of the British Empire—from its earliest colonies to a vast global presence.

This concise historical survey follows how British expansion continued after the American Revolution, fueling new settlements, migrations, and imperial ventures across continents. You’ll see how Loyalists helped shape Canada, the founding of Ontario, and the westward movement that created the Dominion of Canada. The narrative then turns to Australia, with the voyage that led to New South Wales and the emergence of a broader Australasian footprint. It also explains how Europe’s wars, especially with France and Napoleon, extended British influence in India, the Mediterranean, Africa, and beyond. The chapters illuminate the growth of imperial governance, the management of far-flung possessions, and the changing texture of empire through the 18th and 19th centuries.

How Loyalists aided Canada’s development and the making of Ontario
The origins of New South Wales and the spread of colonies across Australia and New Zealand
Key actors and events shaping imperial rule during the Napoleonic era
The acquisition of strategic possessions such as Malta, Mauritius, Ceylon, and Cape Colony

Ideal for readers of imperial history seeking a clear, accessible overview of the rise of the British Dominion and its global reach.

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