British imperialism : crisis and deconstruction, 1914-1990
by
 
Cain, P. J., 1941-

Title
British imperialism : crisis and deconstruction, 1914-1990

Author
Cain, P. J., 1941-

ISBN
9780582209664
 
9780582209657

Personal Author
Cain, P. J., 1941-

Publication Information
London ; New York : Longman, 1993.

Physical Description
xiv, 337 p. : maps ; 23 cm.

Contents
1. The Imperialist Dynamic: From World War I to Decolonisation -- 2. 'The Power of Constant Renewal': Services, Finance and the Gentlemanly Elite, 1914-39 -- 3. Industry, the City and the Decline of the International Economy, 1914-39 -- 4. Upholding Gentlemanly Values: The American Challenge, 1914-31 -- 5. 'A Latter-Day Expression of Financial Imperialism': The Origins of the Sterling Area, 1931-9 -- 6. Maintaining Financial Discipline: The Dominions, 1914-39 -- 7. 'A New Era of Colonial Ambitions': South America, 1914-39 -- 8. 'Financial Stability and Good Government': India, 1914-47 -- 9. 'Playing the Game' in Tropical Africa, 1914-40 -- 10. 'The Only Great Undeveloped Market in the World': China, 1911-49 -- 11. The City, the Sterling Area and Decolonisation -- 12. Conclusion.

Geographic Term
Great Britain -- Colonies -- History -- 20th century.

Added Author
Hopkins, A. G. (Antony G.)


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