Exploration in the Age of Empire, 1750-1953 |
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| Author:
| Grant, Kevin Patrick |
| Series title: | Discovery and Exploration Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-8160-5260-8 |
| Publication Date: | Aug 2004 |
| Publisher: | Facts On File, Incorporated
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $40.00 |
Book Description:
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Concentrating on the 18th through the 20th centuries, this reference provides coverage of European exploration and imperial expansion in Africa and Asia under three themes - motive, the influence of changing ideas on the conduct and understanding of exploration, and the impact of exploration on the politics of the European empires.
Concentrating on the 18th through the 20th centuries, this reference provides coverage of European exploration and imperial expansion in Africa and Asia under three themes - motive, the influence of changing ideas on the conduct and understanding of exploration, and the impact of exploration on the politics of the European empires.