Unfinished empire : the global expansion of Britain - Darwin, John. (London : Allen Lane, 2012)
Imagining empire -- Making contact -- Taking possession -- Settling in -- Resorting to war -- Traffic and trade -- Ruling methods -- Acts of rebellion -- Converts and cultures -- Defending empire -- Ending empire -- The last and largest empire?
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Keywords: History; Great Britain -- Colonies -- History; Great Britain -- History -- 18th century; Great Britain -- History -- 19th century; Commonwealth countries -- History