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In this ambitious study, British historian Black reminds an academic and general readership that "Britannia rules the waves" was not only a touchstone of national identity but also a statement of economic policy. Examining the British Empire from its origins until the present day, and carefully situating his argument within the broader context of post-colonial scholarship, Black outlines the fundamental economic motivations behind the expansion of the empire. The result ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More