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Science and the British Empire
Isis, 2005The last few decades have witnessed a flowering of interest in the history of science in the British Empire. This essay aims to provide an overview of some of the most important work in this area, identifying interpretative shifts and emerging themes.
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2017
This chapter pursues further the theme of British direction. It argues that, despite the involvement of other Europeans, the empire remained essentially British. After having considered the case for Europeanization, it goes on to show that many of those foreigners who became involved in or with the empire were at least partially Anglicized by the ...
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This chapter pursues further the theme of British direction. It argues that, despite the involvement of other Europeans, the empire remained essentially British. After having considered the case for Europeanization, it goes on to show that many of those foreigners who became involved in or with the empire were at least partially Anglicized by the ...
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2017
Adams denied that there was a British Empire and that there were colonies. He asserted that the Empire was only a popular expression to describe the totality of the possessions of the king of England. It had, however, no legal or constitutional significance. As for colonies, Adams pointed out that the common law made no reference to colonies.
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Adams denied that there was a British Empire and that there were colonies. He asserted that the Empire was only a popular expression to describe the totality of the possessions of the king of England. It had, however, no legal or constitutional significance. As for colonies, Adams pointed out that the common law made no reference to colonies.
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