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#HI-02-08 Empire: the Controversies of British Imperialism
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October 14, 2020
About Course
University of Exeter
Description
Explore the British Empire through six controversial themes
Over six weeks, we’ll explore the British Empire through six themes – money, violence, race, religion, gender and sex, and propaganda. You’ll get to hear the stories of the fascinating individuals who contributed to both its rise and fall.
Along the way, you’ll be able to debate the questions these themes raise with learners from around the world, and draw your own conclusions.
You can start to explore the Empire and find out more about the Centre for Imperial and Global History on its blog, Imperial & Global Forum, or by following @ExeterCIGH on Twitter.
Who will you learn with?
I am Professor of Modern History at the University of Exeter.
Who developed the course?
The University of Exeter is a Russell Group university. It combines world-class research with very high levels of student satisfaction.
What Will I Learn?
- Identify key themes through which the controversies of British Imperialism can be explored
- Demonstrate an understanding of the complexities of British Imperialism through debate and contributions to the learning community
- Develop your understanding of British imperialism
Topics for this course
Welcome to the British Empire?
What does ‘British Empire’ mean to you?
Welcome to the course00:01:12
This week’s controversies and educators
A journey through the rise and fall of the British Empire?
Introduction
The birth and rebirth of the Empire00:01:57
Britain’s imperial century00:09:07
The price of victory00:05:48
The journey to decolonisation00:04:41
Britain and Ireland: ambiguities of Empire00:04:27
Share your perceptions of ‘Empire’: has anything particularly piqued your interest?
Money?
Three theories of the link between money and the British Empire00:06:22
John Bowring’s story00:02:08
What can Bowring’s treaty teach historians about the relationship between British imperialism and money?
Highways of Empire
Concluding comments?
Further your learning with the University of Exeter
Student Feedback
4.5
Total 4 Ratings
3 months ago
Excellent course with a clear explanation and points.
3 months ago
This has been the most complete and resourceful course that I have ever taken for this subject. It is easy to understand and it provides a lot of great informations.
3 months ago
I have taken a class before, but I am learning so much more here and appreciate the thoroughness you are covering.
3 months ago
The course in very informative and well explained. I learned a lot about British Imperialism.
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Target Audience
- This course is intended for anyone with an interest in imperial history. It doesn’t require any reading before you start or previous experience of studying the subject.
