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The Oxford History of the British Empire

The Origins of Empire Volume I by Nicholas Canny Reveals how and why Eng- land became involved with transoceanic navigation, trade, and settlement dur- ing the 16th & 17th century, and how commercial devel- opments enriched Scotland, and Ireland. Contributions from all the major scholars in the fields. £27 (rip £30)

The Eighteenth Century Volume II by PJ Marshall This volume examines the history of British worldwide expansion, from the Glorious Revolution of 1689 to the end of the Napoleonic Wars, a crucial phase in the creation of the modern British Empire. £27 (np £30)

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