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Anthony Webster examines the rise of the British empire and the various debates among historians of imperialism over two hundred years. He discusses why the empire is an attractive subject, why controversy surrounds it, and how different generations of historians have read the episodes in the history of the empire.
Really excellent overview on the history of historiography on the British Empire. I may be behind in writing, but I'm glad I took the time to read this.
The Debate on the Rise of British Imperialism | 
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