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William Roger Louis is an American historian specializing in British imperial history. He served as the Kerr Professor of English History and Culture at the University of Texas at Austin and was the founding director of the British Studies Program.
Known for: The Oxford History of the British Empire
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The Oxford History of the British Empire
The Oxford History of the British Empire is a comprehensive five-volume scholarly series that examines the history, impact, and legacy of the British Empire from its origins in the sixteenth century to the end of the twentieth century. Each volume covers a distinct chronological period and thematic focus, written by leading historians and published by Oxford University Press. The series provides an authoritative account of imperial expansion, administration, economics, culture, and decolonization.
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Volume I – The Origins of Empire (1497–1763)
The first volume begins with exploration—the restless energy that drove English ships across the Atlantic, around Africa, and toward the riches of the East. I wanted readers to sense the uncertainty and improvisation that characterized these early ventures. England’s first overseas experiments were ...
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Volume II – The Eighteenth Century: Consolidation and Culture
The eighteenth century saw the empire crystallize into a complex global organism. The Seven Years’ War, often called the first world war, defined imperial boundaries and ambition. In this volume, I trace how conflict brought coherence to the imperial system—Britain’s victory over France confirmed it...
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About William Roger Louis (General Editor)
William Roger Louis is an American historian specializing in British imperial history. He served as the Kerr Professor of English History and Culture at the University of Texas at Austin and was the founding director of the British Studies Program. Louis is widely recognized for his contributions to...
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William Roger Louis is an American historian specializing in British imperial history. He served as the Kerr Professor of English History and Culture at the University of Texas at Austin and was the founding director of the British Studies Program. Louis is widely recognized for his contributions to...
William Roger Louis is an American historian specializing in British imperial history. He served as the Kerr Professor of English History and Culture at the University of Texas at Austin and was the founding director of the British Studies Program. Louis is widely recognized for his contributions to the study of decolonization and the British Empire.
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