{ "item_title" : "The Expansion Of Britain From The Age Of The Discoveries", "item_author" : [" W. R. Kermack "], "item_description" : "The Expansion of Britain from the Age of Discoveries: A Geographical History is a book written by W.R. Kermack and published in 1922. The book provides a comprehensive account of the expansion of the British Empire from the 16th century to the early 20th century. It covers the geographical aspects of the expansion, including the exploration and colonization of new territories, the establishment of trade routes, and the development of infrastructure and communication networks.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a specific period in British history. The first chapter covers the Age of Discoveries, when explorers such as Christopher Columbus and Vasco da Gama opened up new trade routes and established colonies in the Americas and Asia. The subsequent chapters cover the expansion of the British Empire in North America, Africa, and Asia, as well as the growth of British trade and commerce during the Industrial Revolution.Throughout the book, Kermack emphasizes the role of geography in shaping the expansion of the British Empire. He discusses the challenges faced by explorers and colonizers in unfamiliar territories, as well as the strategic importance of key ports and trade routes. He also examines the impact of British imperialism on the indigenous populations of the territories they colonized.Overall, The Expansion of Britain from the Age of Discoveries: A Geographical History provides a detailed and insightful account of the growth and development of the British Empire. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of imperialism, geography, or British history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.", "item_img_path" : "https://covers1.booksamillion.com/covers/bam/1/16/405/751/1164057510_b.jpg", "price_data" : { "retail_price" : "21.95", "online_price" : "21.95", "our_price" : "21.95", "club_price" : "21.95", "savings_pct" : "0", "savings_amt" : "0.00", "club_savings_pct" : "0", "club_savings_amt" : "0.00", "discount_pct" : "10", "store_price" : "" } }

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