Queen Victoria, who also bore the title of Empress of India, had a real and abiding interest in the British Empire, but other European monarchs also ruled over possessions 'beyond the seas'. This collection of original essays explores the connections between monarchy and colonialism, from the old regime empires down to the Commonwealth of today. With case studies drawn from Britain, France, the Netherlands, Germany and Italy, the chapters analyse constitutional questions about the role of the crown in overseas empires, the pomp and pageantry of the monarchy as it transferred to the colonies, and the fate of indigenous sovereigns under European colonial control. The volume, with chapters on North America, Asia, Africa and Australasia, provides new perspectives on colonial history, the governance of empire, and the transnational history of monarchies in modern Europe.

About the Author

Robert Aldrich is Professor of European History at the University of Sydney

Cindy McCreery is Senior Lecturer in European History at the University of Sydney

Reviews

'The contributors draw upon a wealth of written sources and material culture to provide a global portrait of the relationship between European monarchs and their overseas empires, bringing new perspectives to key themes in the history of imperialism.'
Carolyn Suzanne Harris, University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies, Royal Studies Journal

'There are many strong essays in this collection, which certainly make it worth the price of admission.'
Elizabeth Elbourne, McGill University, Australian Historical Studies, February 2018

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Book Information
ISBN 9781784993153
Author Robert Aldrich
Format Hardback
Page Count 352
Imprint Manchester University Press
Publisher Manchester University Press
Dimensions(mm) 234mm * 156mm * 24mm