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Oxford AQA History for A Level: The British Empire c1857-1967 Student Book Second Edition
Sally Waller, Anthony Webster, Robert J Carsson, Tom Allen
Oxford AQA History for A Level: The British Empire c1857-1967 Student Book Second Edition
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This Second Edition of The British Empire c1857-1967 Student Book is part of the Oxford AQA History for A Level series. Updated as part of our commitment to the inclusive presentation of diverse histories and to reflect the world around us, this textbook has been approved by AQA and covers AS and A Level History content together.

Developed by an expert team led by an experienced author with senior examining experience, this revised textbook has been reviewed by historians of colonial history, Mishka Sinha and Emily Manktelow. It covers in breadth issues of change, continuity, and cause and consequence in the British Empire during this period through key questions such as: how did the Empire influence British attitudes and culture? And how did indigenous peoples respond to British rule? Its aim is to enable you to understand and make connections between the six key thematic questions covered in the specification. You can further develop vital skills such as historical interpretations and source analyses via specially selected sources and extracts. Practice questions and study tips provide additional support to help familiarise you with the exam-style questions, and help you achieve your best in the exam.

Perfect for use alongside Kerboodle.

Language
English
ISBN
9781382023184
Contents
Introduction to features
AQA History specification overview
Introduction to the Oxford AQA History series
Timeline
Introduction to this book
PART ONE: AS AND A LEVEL: THE HIGH WATER MARK OF THE BRITISH EMPIRE, C1857–1914
SECTION 1: The development of imperialism, c1857–c1890
1 The expansion of the British Empire in Africa
British expansion in Africa
The Suez Canal and Egypt
Summary
2 Imperial and colonial policy
India’s administration and defence
International relations, colonial policy and the partition of Africa
Informal empire
Summary
3 Trade and commerce
Trade and commerce
The role of the chartered companies
Summary
4 Attitudes to empire – the role and influence of individuals
The role and influence of explorers
The role and influence of missionaries: Christian imperialism
The role and influence of traders
The role and influence of colonial administrators
Summary
5 Attitudes towards imperialism in Britain
Attitudes to empire: the British government
Party political conflict
Attitudes to empire: the British public
Representing otherness – social Darwinism
Summary
6 Relations with indigenous peoples
The Indian Rebellion and its impact
Relations with the Boers and Bantu peoples in southern Africa
Summary
SECTION 2: Imperial consolidation and Liberal rule, c1890–1914
7 Consolidation and expansion of the British Empire in Africa
A new African empire
Expansion in Tropical Africa
Expansion in British South Africa
Summary
8 Imperial and colonial policy
Administration of India and Egypt
‘Native policy’
International relations and colonial policy
Summary
9 Trade and commerce
Trade and commerce
Summary
10 Attitudes to empire – the role and influence of individuals
The role and influence of Joseph Chamberlain
The role and influence of Cecil Rhodes
Colonial administration
Representing otherness – Orientalism
Summary
11 Attitudes towards imperialism in Britain
Imperialism – supporters and critics
National efficiency
The British Empire and popular culture
Representations of empire
Summary
12 Relations with indigenous peoples
Challenges to British rule
The Sudan
The causes and consequences of the Second Anglo-Boer War
Summary
PART TWO: A LEVEL: IMPERIAL RETREAT, 1914–1967
SECTION 3: Imperialism challenged
13 Expansion and contraction of empire
The impact of the First World War
The League of Nations mandates
The expansion and contraction of empire
The impact of the Second World War
British withdrawal from India and the Middle East
Summary
14 Colonial policy and administration
Colonial policy and administration in India, Africa and the Middle East
British relations with the Dominions and the Statute of Westminster
Imperial defence
Summary
15 Trade, commerce and the economic impact of war
Economic impact of the First World War
Trade and commerce between the wars
Economic impact of the Second World War
Summary
16 Attitudes to empire – the role and influence of individuals
The role and influence of Gandhi
The role and influence of colonial administrators
Summary
17 Imperialist ideals
Imperialism and popular culture
Representations of empire
Representing otherness – imperial masculinity
The extent of imperialist ideals
Summary
18 Relations with indigenous peoples
Protest and conflict
Colonial identity
The development of nationalist movements
Summary
SECTION 4: The winds of change, 1947–1967
19 Decolonisation in Africa and Asia
Africa
Asia
Summary
20 Colonial policy and administration
Colonial policy and administration
The Suez crisis and its impact
International relations
The Commonwealth
Summary
21 Trade and commerce
Trade and commerce
Post-war reconstruction
Summary
22 Attitudes to empire – the role and influence of individuals
The role and influence of nationalist leaders
The role and influence of colonial administrators
Summary
23 Post-colonial ties
Post-colonial political and economic ties
Migration
The residual impact of empire and cultural ties
Representing otherness – popular culture
Summary
24 Relations with indigenous peoples
Challenges to colonial rule in Africa and Asia
The growth of nationalist movements
Nationalist movements and reactions to them
Summary
Conclusion
Glossary
Bibliography
Acknowledgements
Index
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