Ashley Jackson
The British Empire: A Very Short Introduction
Saturday 27 September 2014
9:00am
15 Minutes
DurationBlenheim Palace: Courtyard
Venue£Free
Ticket priceWelcome to a Very Short Introduction soapbox. A short talk lasting 15 minutes from an expert in the field. The talk is free and takes place in the Blenheim Palace courtyard (palace shop if wet).
Professor of imperial and military history at King’s College, London, Ashley Jackson defines the British Empire, explains what caused it to expand and contract, and examines its impact and legacy.
Sponsored by Oxford University Press