Europe and the Wider World: 1815-1914
Compare the
patterns of British and French imperial expansion
in the early part of the nineteenth century
In what ways were the
patterns of British and French expansion overseas changed after 1870?
How far did Victorian intellectuals believe
they could 'civilise' non-Europeans?
Did Europeans exploit their empires?
How 'national' was early Indian nationalism?
What were the causes of the various
rebellions of mid-nineteenth century China, and why did the Ch'ing government survive them?
Why did
Middle Eastern attempts at modernisation
lead to bankruptcy and/or foreign occupation?
How fair is it to say that nineteenth century
Islam was the main enemy of new imperialism?
Did the colonial powers succeed in
transforming their African possessions into Greater Britain and la France d'outre-mer?
Baguettes or softbread
Urbanisation and cultural assimilation in British and French West Africa
(1900-1960)
