The British Empire

Harvard FAS

Less than a century ago the British Empire ruled a quarter of the world. This course surveys the empire's extraordinary rise and fall from the American Revolution to World War II. Course presents a narrative of key events and personalities, introduces major concepts in the study of global history, and considers the empire's political and cultural legacies for the world today. Includes multimedia presentations, in-class discussion and debate, and engaging readings ranging from Niall…