The Cambridge History of the British Empire, Volume 3John Holland Rose, Arthur Percival Newton, Ernest Alfred Benians, Henry Dodwell The University Press, 1959 - Commonwealth of Nations |
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... influence of the course of international affairs on the develop- ment of the Empire . The international rivalries , tension and wars that succeeded the relative peace and security of the earlier period had led to an immense growth of ...
... influence of the course of international affairs on the develop- ment of the Empire . The international rivalries , tension and wars that succeeded the relative peace and security of the earlier period had led to an immense growth of ...
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... influence involved no Treasury expenditure since the Company met the costs of administration out of its profits . Because imperial policy in West Africa remained defensive , the Colonial Office did not make full use of the Company for ...
... influence involved no Treasury expenditure since the Company met the costs of administration out of its profits . Because imperial policy in West Africa remained defensive , the Colonial Office did not make full use of the Company for ...
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... influence , adjacent to the Caucasus , in the north , a British zone of influence in the south - east , where Persia bordered on India , and an intermediate neutral zone in which they were to enjoy equal opportunities ; an agreement ...
... influence , adjacent to the Caucasus , in the north , a British zone of influence in the south - east , where Persia bordered on India , and an intermediate neutral zone in which they were to enjoy equal opportunities ; an agreement ...
Contents
CHAPTER I | 1 |
Dual character of the Empire by 1870 | 11 |
CHAPTER II | 17 |
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