Articles related to "British Imperialism"
Blame It on the Empire?
It has long been the favorite target of left-wing ideologues; it came in many varieties and depended on which country was the master of the moment, but is the system of imperialism really to blame for all the ills of the less developed states of the world?
india pakistan conflict • kashmir crisis • british imperialism in indian • indian politics • pakistan politics
It has long been the favorite target of left-wing ideologues; it came in many varieties and depended on which country was the master of the moment, but is the system of imperialism really to blame for all the ills of the less developed states of the world?
india pakistan conflict • kashmir crisis • british imperialism in indian • indian politics • pakistan politics
British Imperialism and Music
The celebration of empire in Great Britain was characterized by a repertoire of patriotic and nationalistic songs, ballads, and marches evoking intense pride.
imperialism and music • british imperialism and music • the sounds of empire and imperialism • songs of the imperialist era • military songs and imperialism
The celebration of empire in Great Britain was characterized by a repertoire of patriotic and nationalistic songs, ballads, and marches evoking intense pride.
imperialism and music • british imperialism and music • the sounds of empire and imperialism • songs of the imperialist era • military songs and imperialism
Rorke's Drift
Despite its small size, Rorke's Drift is probably the most widely recognized battle of the Zulu War
rorke's drift • zulu • zulu war • chard • isandhlwana
Despite its small size, Rorke's Drift is probably the most widely recognized battle of the Zulu War
rorke's drift • zulu • zulu war • chard • isandhlwana
The Coming of Age of Imperialism (1772-1813), Part 1
Part I of a four-part series that examines the "coming of age" of British imperialism over a half century via the vantage point of education policy.
british imperialism • india • orientalism • anglicism • colonial
Part I of a four-part series that examines the "coming of age" of British imperialism over a half century via the vantage point of education policy.
british imperialism • india • orientalism • anglicism • colonial
The Coming of Age of Imperialism (1772-1813), Part II
Part II of a four-part series that examines the "coming of age" of British imperialism over a half century via the vantage point of education policy.
british imperialism • india • orientalism • anglicism • colonial
Part II of a four-part series that examines the "coming of age" of British imperialism over a half century via the vantage point of education policy.
british imperialism • india • orientalism • anglicism • colonial
A History of Dhofar
Dhofar is a lush tropical region in the Arabian kingdom of Oman but it was not always a part of Oman and in the 1960s tried to assert its independence in civil war.
history of dhofar • dhofar revolt • sultanate of oman • gulf states • sultan qaboos
Dhofar is a lush tropical region in the Arabian kingdom of Oman but it was not always a part of Oman and in the 1960s tried to assert its independence in civil war.
history of dhofar • dhofar revolt • sultanate of oman • gulf states • sultan qaboos
Nathaniel Hawthorne's My Kinsman Major Molineux
"My Kinsman, Major Molineux" examines the psychological dimensions of power and dictatorship upon colonized subjects. Published in 1831, it still offers stark insights.
my kinsman major molineux • nathaniel hawthorne my kinsman major molineux • nathaniel hawthorne short stories • culture and imperialism • british imperialism
"My Kinsman, Major Molineux" examines the psychological dimensions of power and dictatorship upon colonized subjects. Published in 1831, it still offers stark insights.
my kinsman major molineux • nathaniel hawthorne my kinsman major molineux • nathaniel hawthorne short stories • culture and imperialism • british imperialism
The Coming of Age of Imperialism (1772-1813), Part III
Part III of a four-part series that examines the "coming of age" of British imperialism over a half century via the vantage point of education policy.
india • british imperialism • orientalism • college of fort william • orientalist policy
Part III of a four-part series that examines the "coming of age" of British imperialism over a half century via the vantage point of education policy.
india • british imperialism • orientalism • college of fort william • orientalist policy
Joseph Conrad 's Heart of Darkness
In Heart of Darkness, Conrad buffers any implied criticism of imperialism by placing his narrative firmly within a strong nationalistic framework.
joseph conrad • heart of darkness • colonization • expansion and imperialism • racism
In Heart of Darkness, Conrad buffers any implied criticism of imperialism by placing his narrative firmly within a strong nationalistic framework.
joseph conrad • heart of darkness • colonization • expansion and imperialism • racism
College History Class Tips
Need a history course for college credit? Here's how to choose the right course and ace it.
college history class • history professor • history reading • history class tips • college professor ratings website
Need a history course for college credit? Here's how to choose the right course and ace it.
college history class • history professor • history reading • history class tips • college professor ratings website
Disease and the African Colonial Subject
This article explains how the British saw Africans and the poor and sick in a similar fashion: Both were inferior and both had caused their own inferiority/sickness/poverty.
disease • illness • poverty • colonialism • imperialism
This article explains how the British saw Africans and the poor and sick in a similar fashion: Both were inferior and both had caused their own inferiority/sickness/poverty.
disease • illness • poverty • colonialism • imperialism
The Fabians and the British Empire, Part VII
The Fabian Society was an important group of middle-class British socialists which was founded in 1884 and still exists today. Among the more famous members included the playwright George Bernard Shaw, the novelist H.G. Wells, and the social investigators Sidney and Beatrice Webb. Some less known members were Emmeline Pankhurst, the suffragette leader, and James Ramsay McDonald, future Labour Party prime minister in 1924, and 1929-35. This 13 part series discusses the Fabian Society--a group mostly known for their work on domestic policy--and their relationship and attitudes to the British Empire. Part 7 of a 13 part series.
The Fabian Society was an important group of middle-class British socialists which was founded in 1884 and still exists today. Among the more famous members included the playwright George Bernard Shaw, the novelist H.G. Wells, and the social investigators Sidney and Beatrice Webb. Some less known members were Emmeline Pankhurst, the suffragette leader, and James Ramsay McDonald, future Labour Party prime minister in 1924, and 1929-35. This 13 part series discusses the Fabian Society--a group mostly known for their work on domestic policy--and their relationship and attitudes to the British Empire. Part 7 of a 13 part series.
Converting a Savage Mind: The Introduction
Introduction to a series of articles, to appear over the next several weeks, that describe the British attempt to convert the African "savage" during the 19th century.
19th century • colonialism • commerce • the three c's • missionary
Introduction to a series of articles, to appear over the next several weeks, that describe the British attempt to convert the African "savage" during the 19th century.
19th century • colonialism • commerce • the three c's • missionary
Burmese Days: Book Review
George Orwell's Burmese Days (Harper Brothers, 1934) is a semi-autobiographical tale that is so vivid it immerses its readers in imperial Burma in the 1920's.
george orwell • burmese days synopsis • burmese days review • george orwell burmese days • burmese days themes
George Orwell's Burmese Days (Harper Brothers, 1934) is a semi-autobiographical tale that is so vivid it immerses its readers in imperial Burma in the 1920's.
george orwell • burmese days synopsis • burmese days review • george orwell burmese days • burmese days themes
The Empire and the Poets
Rudyard Kipling wrote poems and stories in praise of the British Empire and ridiculing native Indians. Rabindranath Tagore detested the empire. Both won the Nobel Prize.
kipling • rudyard kipling • tagore • imperialism • empire
Rudyard Kipling wrote poems and stories in praise of the British Empire and ridiculing native Indians. Rabindranath Tagore detested the empire. Both won the Nobel Prize.
kipling • rudyard kipling • tagore • imperialism • empire
20th Century Western Wars in Africa
A brief history of African involvement in World War I, World War II, and the Cold War.
wwi • wwii • cold war • nationalism • world war i
A brief history of African involvement in World War I, World War II, and the Cold War.
wwi • wwii • cold war • nationalism • world war i
Escape of the 'Royal George'
Quickly slipping through a waterway between islands in Bay of Quinte , the 'Royal George' escaped Commodore Chauncey's reach, only to be under fire again at Kingston
hms royal george • royal george war of 1812 • royal george british warship • royal george sloop • interception of royal george
Quickly slipping through a waterway between islands in Bay of Quinte , the 'Royal George' escaped Commodore Chauncey's reach, only to be under fire again at Kingston
hms royal george • royal george war of 1812 • royal george british warship • royal george sloop • interception of royal george
Sophocles: Antigone
Sophocles' lasting influence on drama can't be overstated. His plays based on the life of Oedipus are arguably the finest of Ancient Greek theatre.
greek theatre • sophocles • antigone • oedipus • life of sophocles
Sophocles' lasting influence on drama can't be overstated. His plays based on the life of Oedipus are arguably the finest of Ancient Greek theatre.
greek theatre • sophocles • antigone • oedipus • life of sophocles
The Coming of Age of Imperialism (1772-1813), Part IV
Conclusion of a four-part series that examines the "coming of age" of British imperialism over a half century via the vantage point of education policy.
india • britain • history • orientalism • imperialism
Conclusion of a four-part series that examines the "coming of age" of British imperialism over a half century via the vantage point of education policy.
india • britain • history • orientalism • imperialism
American Imperialism in the 1890s
Although the US acquired lands and trading rights in various foreign lands before the 1890s, the final decade of the century ushered in a strong imperialist movement.
american imperialism in the 1890s • motives for american imperialism • criticism of american imperialism • the american anti-imperialist league • imperialism and american commerce
Although the US acquired lands and trading rights in various foreign lands before the 1890s, the final decade of the century ushered in a strong imperialist movement.
american imperialism in the 1890s • motives for american imperialism • criticism of american imperialism • the american anti-imperialist league • imperialism and american commerce
Groveling in Grozny? Part I. Out of Afghanistan
As Coalition forces bombard the caves of Afghanistan in an effort to "smoke out" the last loyal Al-Qaeda forces, the chance still exists that Bin-Laden & Co. are far from that rugged terrain. If they are not in the mountain caves, where are they? Perhaps they are leading the mercenary Islamic brigades in Tajekistan or perhaps they are in some secluded fortified part of the Chechen Caucasus Mountains.
chechnya • chechen independence • islamic militants • tajik civil war • tajek civil war
As Coalition forces bombard the caves of Afghanistan in an effort to "smoke out" the last loyal Al-Qaeda forces, the chance still exists that Bin-Laden & Co. are far from that rugged terrain. If they are not in the mountain caves, where are they? Perhaps they are leading the mercenary Islamic brigades in Tajekistan or perhaps they are in some secluded fortified part of the Chechen Caucasus Mountains.
chechnya • chechen independence • islamic militants • tajik civil war • tajek civil war
Motives for Imperialism in the 19th Century
By 1900 few areas of Africa and Asia remained independent of European and U.S. control and influence as the motives for imperialism compelled the exploitation of nations.
motives for imperialism • commerce and imperialism • christianity and imperialism • british imperial goals • the white man's burden
By 1900 few areas of Africa and Asia remained independent of European and U.S. control and influence as the motives for imperialism compelled the exploitation of nations.
motives for imperialism • commerce and imperialism • christianity and imperialism • british imperial goals • the white man's burden
Murder, Mayhem, and Keeping Order in Uganda, 1905
In 1905, discontented agriculturalist murdered a colonial official in Uganda. Studying the murder and how the colonial powers dealt with it reveals the nature of Great Britain's most important colonial policy in Africa -- "keeping order."
colonialism • uganda • "keeping order • " murder • colonial officials
In 1905, discontented agriculturalist murdered a colonial official in Uganda. Studying the murder and how the colonial powers dealt with it reveals the nature of Great Britain's most important colonial policy in Africa -- "keeping order."
colonialism • uganda • "keeping order • " murder • colonial officials
Ten Years of Economic Politics
This article explores the dramatic change in ruling BJP's stand on economic matters during the past decade
eindia • conomic policy
This article explores the dramatic change in ruling BJP's stand on economic matters during the past decade
eindia • conomic policy
The Fabians and the British Empire, Part I
The Fabian Society was an important group of middle-class British socialists which was founded in 1884 and still exists today. Among the more famous members included the playwright George Bernard Shaw, the novelist H.G. Wells, and the social investigators Sidney and Beatrice Webb. Some less known members were Emmeline Pankhurst, the suffragette leader, and James Ramsay McDonald, future Labour Party prime minister in 1924, and 1929-35. This 13 part series discusses the Fabian Society--a group mostly known for their work on domestic policy--and their relationship and attitudes to the British Empire. Part 1 of a 13 part series.
The Fabian Society was an important group of middle-class British socialists which was founded in 1884 and still exists today. Among the more famous members included the playwright George Bernard Shaw, the novelist H.G. Wells, and the social investigators Sidney and Beatrice Webb. Some less known members were Emmeline Pankhurst, the suffragette leader, and James Ramsay McDonald, future Labour Party prime minister in 1924, and 1929-35. This 13 part series discusses the Fabian Society--a group mostly known for their work on domestic policy--and their relationship and attitudes to the British Empire. Part 1 of a 13 part series.
An English Lady in the French Colonies: Gabrielle Vassal, Part I
A great many female European travelers visited places in the various European empires during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries and wrote travel accounts of these places. It has been argued by feminist scholars that many of them wrote differently than their male counterparts, in particular showing more empathy for the individuals they met and including more "feminine" topics. Gabrielle Vassal, and English lady married to a French colonial physician belies this model, and in this 5 part series, I show how she complicates the history of gender and colonialism. Part 1 of a 5 part series.
A great many female European travelers visited places in the various European empires during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries and wrote travel accounts of these places. It has been argued by feminist scholars that many of them wrote differently than their male counterparts, in particular showing more empathy for the individuals they met and including more "feminine" topics. Gabrielle Vassal, and English lady married to a French colonial physician belies this model, and in this 5 part series, I show how she complicates the history of gender and colonialism. Part 1 of a 5 part series.
Beatrix Potter -- A Childhood Friend
short bio of Beatrix Potter with links to online texts, audio books, historical sites, library collections and other biographical sites.
beatrix potter • hill top farm • peter rabbit • flopsy bunnies • picture books
short bio of Beatrix Potter with links to online texts, audio books, historical sites, library collections and other biographical sites.
beatrix potter • hill top farm • peter rabbit • flopsy bunnies • picture books
The Boer War (1899-1902): Britain's Wakeup Call
The Boer War was the major colonial war of British Empire history. Fought between 1899 and 1902, it was a major turning point between the 19th and the 20th centuries. Not only was the Boer War the first war for a combatant [Britain] to use concentration camps, but it also lead to much ado about the health and fitness of British soldiers. This article talks about the war itself and its impacts on British history and society.
boer war • 1899-1902 • milner • south africa • britain
The Boer War was the major colonial war of British Empire history. Fought between 1899 and 1902, it was a major turning point between the 19th and the 20th centuries. Not only was the Boer War the first war for a combatant [Britain] to use concentration camps, but it also lead to much ado about the health and fitness of British soldiers. This article talks about the war itself and its impacts on British history and society.
boer war • 1899-1902 • milner • south africa • britain
The Conscience of His Generation: George Lansbury, Pacifism, and the 1930s
george lansbury • pacifism • 1930s • moralism • politician
george lansbury • pacifism • 1930s • moralism • politician
"They Cut Themselves with Cruel Kimes"
This article describes a few British writers like Charles Dickens who mocked the missionary movement to Africa.
charles dickens • savage • missionary • civilize • british
This article describes a few British writers like Charles Dickens who mocked the missionary movement to Africa.
charles dickens • savage • missionary • civilize • british
Converting a Savage Mind: Commerce and Christianity
This article describes how commerce and capitalism played a pivotol role in missionaries' understanding about how to convert the "savage" Africans
commerce • free trade • capitalism • conversion • christianity
This article describes how commerce and capitalism played a pivotol role in missionaries' understanding about how to convert the "savage" Africans
commerce • free trade • capitalism • conversion • christianity
Converting a Savage Mind: Failure and Conclusion
This article concludes the series on "Converting a Savage Mind," by describing the failure of 19th century missions in Africa. (It should be noted that Christianity was wildly successful in Africa during the 20th Century.)
failure • missionaries • missions • evanglism • great britain
This article concludes the series on "Converting a Savage Mind," by describing the failure of 19th century missions in Africa. (It should be noted that Christianity was wildly successful in Africa during the 20th Century.)
failure • missionaries • missions • evanglism • great britain
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