Empire - British Library Texts

Author:

British Library

Subject:

Arts, Humanities

Institution:

British Library

Collection:

British Library

Level:

Secondary, Post-secondary

Abstract:

This collection of sources illustrates different aspects of colonial life in India and Africa over the past four centuries. It includes photographs, reminiscences, advertisements, phrasebooks and records of trading transactions. By focusing on a British perspective rather than the voices of the colonised, we have attempted to reflect the way that England saw itself in this period of history, and to show how language reveals the attitudes and opinions of Empire.

Language:

English

Material Type:

Activities and Labs, Other

Media Format:

Graphics/Photos, Text/HTML

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Copyright Holder:

British Library