Empire: How Britain Made the Modern World

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Empire: How Britain Made the Modern World is a historical study by Niall Ferguson that examines the global impact, legacy, and controversies of the British Empire on the modern world.

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instanceOf book
history book
alsoPublishedAs Empire: The Rise and Demise of the British World Order and the Lessons for Global Power NERFINISHED
argues British Empire contributed significantly to the development of the modern world NERFINISHED
British Empire helped spread free trade NERFINISHED
British Empire helped spread parliamentary institutions
British Empire helped spread the rule of law
author Niall Ferguson NERFINISHED
countryOfOrigin United Kingdom
examines British rule in Africa
British rule in Australasia
British rule in North America
British rule in the Caribbean
India under British rule
global trade networks
role of the Royal Navy
settler colonies
slavery and abolition in the British Empire
spread of capitalism
spread of liberal institutions
focusesOn cultural impact of the British Empire
economic impact of the British Empire
legacy of colonialism
political impact of the British Empire
genre historical study
history
hasAdaptation television documentary series
hasFormat audiobook
e-book
hardcover
paperback
language English
mediaType print
notableFor controversial interpretation of the British Empire
pageCount approximately 400
publicationYear 2003
publisher Allen Lane NERFINISHED
Penguin Books NERFINISHED
subject British Empire NERFINISHED
colonial history
economic history
globalization
imperialism
televisionAdaptationBroadcaster Channel 4 NERFINISHED
televisionAdaptationPresenter Niall Ferguson NERFINISHED
timePeriodCovered 16th century
17th century
18th century
19th century
20th century

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Niall Ferguson notableWork Empire: How Britain Made the Modern World