The Victorian Empire and Britain's Maritime World, 1837-1901: The Sea and Global History

Taylor, M.

A wide-ranging new survey of the role of the sea in Britain's global presence in the 19th century. Mostly at peace, but sometimes at war, Britain grew as a maritime empire in the Victorian era. This collection looks at British sea-power as a strategic, moral and cultural force.

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Published by: Palgrave Macmillan

Publication Date: 2013-01-01

Format: Paperback

ISBN-13: 9781349338412

DOI: 10.1057/9781137312662

Dimensions: 216cm x140cm

Pages: 195