The Economist and the continuity of British imperial expansion [Elektronisk resurs] : 1843-1860 / by Rebecca Marie Balduff.
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Balduff, Rebecca Marie. (författare)
- 2005.
- Engelska.
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- This thesis examines imperial themes present in mid-nineteenth century British media. Typically considered a period of disinterest in the Empire, the period from 1843 to 1860 actually witnessed a strong promotion of British imperial expansion through newspapers such as The Economist. Articles and book reviews within The Economist provide examples of five themes which encouraged imperial expansion: rhetoric of better government, the defense of free trade, retention of colonies, emigration, and cultural superiority. By examining The Economist's articles concerning four regions of the British Empire, including Ireland, Australia, India and Africa, this thesis demonstrates how mid-nineteenth century newspapers contained imperial themes and therefore promoted imperial interest and expansion.
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- Imperialism. (LCSH)
- Imperial Expansion
- Great Britain -- Colonies. (LCSH)
- Great Britain -- Foreign relations -- 1837-1901. (LCSH)
Titel
- Economist (London, England : 1843)
Indexterm och SAB-rubrik
- British Empire Victorian newspapers The Economist Imperial Expansion
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