Empire: A Very Short Introduction

Although the great historic imperial systems have collapsed during the past, their legacies shape almost every aspect of life on a global scale. What has replaced the old territorial empires in world politics? Do the United States and its allies - the forces of 'globalization', constitute a new imperial system?

• | By (Author): Stephen (Tutor in Politics at Ruskin College, Oxford) Howe
• | Series: Very Short Introductions
• | Publisher: Oxford University Press
• | Publication Date: Aug 22, 2002
• | Country of Publication: United Kingdom
• | Number of Pages: 160 pages
• | Language: Not available
• | Binding: Paperback|Softback
• | ISBN-10: 0192802232
• | ISBN-13: 9780192802231