Books by Peter Cain

The 1870s is a key decade in the evolution of British thinking about the nature, purpose and future of empire. This book documents the writings that were central to this debate, and includes contributions by British thinkers, statesmen and officials such as J.A. Froude and Robert Lowe.

This set defines attitudes about imperialism on the British Left in the 20th century and is vital in understanding the transition from the liberal anti-imperialism of the 19th century to the more overtly socialist critiques of the 20th century.