HIS 2109 - British Empire and World

Credits: 4
Great Britain built the largest of the European overseas empires. This course follows both a chronological and thematic approach to the history of this empire. Students will consider the causes of imperial expansion, varying conceptions of empire and the imperial mission, diverse forms of imperial rule, the impact of empire on indigenous societies and on Britain itself, independence struggles, and decolonization. Within a broad geographic scope, special attention will be placed on British India and Africa.
McDaniel Plan: International Non-western; Social, Cultural, and Historical Understanding