Imperial History
15 articles in this category
Christianity's Spread in Late Imperial China
Explore how Christianity's spread in late imperial China challenged Confucian values, leading to social and political upheaval.
The Decline of Imperial Expansion and the Rise of Territorial Conflict
Explore how European imperialism shifted from expansion to territorial conflict between 1885-1913, focusing on Africa and the weakening Ottoman Empire.
The Transition from Colonies to Dominions: 1907-1914
Explore the transition from colonies to dominions in the British Empire (1907-1914), marking shifts towards self-governance and reshaping African territories.
Spanish Imperial Reforms in the Eighteenth Century
Explore eighteenth-century reforms in the Spanish Empire under Bourbon rule, focusing on administrative restructuring and trade liberalization.
British Imperial Policy and Free Trade Doctrine in the 19th Century
Explore the shift from mercantilism to free trade in 19th century Britain, marked by economic theories and pivotal events like the Opium War.
Pax Britannica and Nineteenth Century Colonial Expansion
Explore how British naval supremacy in the 19th century enabled peace among European powers and facilitated colonial expansion across non-European regions.
Imperial Unity and Diversity in Tsarist Russia: The Rise of Official Nationality
Explore Russia's imperial unity and diversity from 1770-1830 as it navigated territorial expansion, demographic growth, and ideological shifts.
The Road to Independence: The British Response to Colonial Resistance
Explore how British policies from 1765 to 1774 fueled American Revolution through taxation, territorial disputes, and cultural tensions.
British Imperial Power and Colonial Independence in North America
Explore the decline of British power in North American colonies post-Seven Years' War due to economic policies and cultural divides.
The End of Iberian Domination: The Rise of British Imperial Power
Explore how Britain rose as a dominant imperial power post-1763 Peace of Paris treaty, signaling the decline of Spanish and Portuguese empires in global politics.
The Rise of European Global Dominance
Explore how centuries of maritime advances, trade policies, and state support enabled Europe's global dominance from 1492 to the late 18th century.
Russian Expansion into Siberia
Explore Russian expansion into Siberia from the 16th to 18th centuries, driven by economic incentives like fur trade and overseen by Tsarist bureaucracy.
Challenges to Traditional Order in Late Imperial China
Explore the decline of Qing China's stability due to cultural pride and bureaucratic inefficiencies amid population growth and external threats.
The Transformation of Rome's Military Establishment in Late Antiquity
Explore Rome's military reforms under Diocletian's Tetrarchy, expanding forces and separating military command from civilian governance.
The Rise of the Neo-Assyrian Empire: A Study in Imperial Unity
Explore the rise of the Neo-Assyrian Empire's centralized governance and military might from 911 BC to its fall in 612 BC.