Brief Introduction
The British Empire continues to cause enormous disagreement among historians. Find out why and join the debate.Course Summary
Learn about the rise and fall of empires through history, and explore key themes such as power, violence, resistance and cultural exchange, in this online course.Key Learning Points
- Discover the history of empires and their impact on the world
- Explore key themes such as power, violence, resistance and cultural exchange
- Learn about the rise and fall of empires throughout history
Related Topics for further study
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the history of empires and their impact on the world
- Identify key themes such as power, violence, resistance and cultural exchange
- Analyze the rise and fall of empires throughout history
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- An interest in history and empires
- Basic knowledge of world history
Course Difficulty Level
IntermediateCourse Format
- Online
- Self-paced
Similar Courses
- The History of Ancient Rome
- The Rise and Fall of the British Empire
Related Education Paths
Notable People in This Field
- Historian and Author
- Historian and Author
Related Books
Requirements
- This course is intended for anyone with an interest in imperial history. It doesn’t require any reading before you start or previous experience of studying the subject.
Outline
- Money Week 1: welcome to the British Empire A journey through the rise and fall of the British Empire Money Week 1: concluding comments Violence Week 2: welcome Are empires intrinsically violent systems of social order? Violence in the British Empire Colonial Air Policing Week 2: concluding comments Race and religion Week 3: welcome Race Religion Week 3: concluding comments Sex and gender Week 4: welcome Gender Revealing the connections: gender, colonial power and dress Sex Week 4: concluding comments Propaganda Week 5: welcome Imperial literary culture Imperial visual culture Exploring propaganda Week 5: concluding comments Power Week 6: welcome Collaboration and globalisation The end of Empire Assignment: the legacy of the British Empire Week 6: concluding comments
Summary of User Reviews
Read reviews of FutureLearn's Empire course. Users have found this course to be informative and engaging. Several users have praised the course's comprehensive coverage of the topic.Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course
Comprehensive coverage of the topicPros from User Reviews
- Informative
- Engaging
- Well-structured
- Great instructors
- Interesting content
Cons from User Reviews
- Course material can be dense
- Some users found the pacing to be slow
- Limited opportunities for interaction
- Not suitable for beginners
- Some users found the assessments challenging
Empire: the Controversies of British Imperialism
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The British Empire continues to cause enormous disagreement among historians. Find out why and join the debate. Money Week 1: welcome to the British Empire...
