Geographies of an Imperial Power

Geography as an underpinning of British imperialism. “The breadth and depth of knowledge on display in this book are impressive.” — Historical Geography From explorers tracing rivers to navigators hunting for longitude, spatial awareness and the need for empirical understanding were linked to British strategy in the 1700s. This strategy, in turn, aided in the assertion of British power and authority on a global scale. In this sweeping consideration of Britain in the 18th century, Jeremy Black ex