The Expansion Of England

""The Expansion of England: Two Courses of Lectures"" is a historical book written by John Robert Seeley, first published in 1909. The book is a compilation of two sets of lectures delivered by the author at the University of Cambridge in 1889 and 1899. The lectures explore the history of England's expansion and colonialism from the 16th to the 19th century, with a particular focus on the impact of this expansion on the English nation and its identity. The first set of lectures discusses the early stages of England's expansion, including the Elizabethan era, the colonization of Ireland, and the establishment of the East India Company. The second set of lectures focuses on the later stages of expansion, including the colonization of North America, the growth of the British Empire in India and Africa, and the impact of imperialism on English society and culture. Throughout the book, Seeley argues that England's expansion was driven by a combination of economic, political, and cultural factors, and that it had a profound impact on the nation's history and identity. He also explores the tensions and contradictions inherent in England's imperial project, including the tension between the desire for economic gain and the desire to spread English values and culture. Overall, ""The Expansion of England: Two Courses of Lectures"" is a thought-provoking and insightful exploration of the history of English expansion and colonialism, and its impact on the nation's identity and culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.