Category Archives: British Empire

Lusitania: A Hundred Years on…

Posted on March 11, 2015 by kenbaker

The Lusitania Conspiracy? By Dr Ken Baker View this Author’s Spotlight Paperback, 46 Pages This item has not been rated yet Preview Price: €10.00 Ships in 3–5 business days For one brief shining moment, the Lusitania, a British-built ocean liner, … Continue reading →

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Gladstone & The Irish Question

Posted on November 2, 2010 by kenbaker

What was Gladstone’s level of success in dealing with the “Irish Question”? He looked at the whole complex of issues in a fresh way and that gave the Irish Catholics hope for the future. Evidence for The disestablishment of the … Continue reading →

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WHAT IF? The Corsican Crisis 1768

Posted on June 1, 2010 by kenbaker

One of the more fascinating “what ifs” of European history has to be the handling of the Corsican Crisis of 1768-69.

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4 Reasons why Britain conquered the World

Posted on May 31, 2010 by kenbaker

Four vital factors in the Rise of Empire Britain developed through a combination of dynastic shifts, strategic trade outposts and aggressive nationalistic policies, expressed through its navy, into a position of world-wide authority (if not supremacy) between the years 1660 … Continue reading →

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Charles II: Accidental Architect of Empire?

Posted on May 27, 2010 by kenbaker

It can be argued that Charles II was the real architect of the British Empire. Though perhaps, he wasn’t an intentional one

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Counterfactual: Slavery & the American Constitution

Posted on March 6, 2010 by kenbaker

Counterfactual History – slavery by Jon Mandle on September 13, 2006 Although the U.S. Constitution of 1787 does not include the word “slavery”, there are five more-or-less direct references to it, and other more indirect references. Article IV, Section 2, … Continue reading →

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What if, King George?

Posted on March 6, 2010 by kenbaker

I’ve been checking out the “what if” material that’s come out in recent years in counterfactual analysis of history. I must admit to really enjoying it, especially with bright A level students who are just getting into the first flush … Continue reading →

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Rise of Empire 1660-1770

Posted on March 24, 2009 by kenbaker

6525B – Paper 5B Mark Scheme The Making of the British Empire, c.1660-c.1770 1. How important was Anglo-French rivalry in explaining the expansion of Britain’s overseas Empire in the period c.1660-c.1770? (60) Indicative content The question requires candidates to consider … Continue reading →

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The Making of the British Empire

Posted on February 27, 2009 by kenbaker

1. Introduction: “The first Empire was built by pirates” (Niall Ferguson)

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Britain and “Abroad”: The Rise of Empire 1660-1688

Posted on February 25, 2009 by kenbaker

Foreign and Colonial Policy 1660-1760 Since 1640, Portugal had been fighting a war of independence against Spain after a dynastic union of 60 years between the crowns of Spain and Portugal. Portugal had been helped by France, but in the … Continue reading →

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