British Malta, 1798–1835: The Trifling Jewel (Routledge Studies in Modern History)

Synopsis

British Malta, 1798–1835 explores the incorporation and early administration of Malta as a British protectorate, and later as a Crown colony.Few connections existed between Great Britain and Malta before 1798, but Napoleon’s Mediterranean ambitions forged a link that remained even after the expulsion of the French. Malta’s incorporation into the British Empire encountered numerous and varied challenges: a deadly plague, diplomatic rows, economic rebuilding, continual food supply obstacles, and the unique challenge of governing a long-subjugated population. The Maltese people spent the previous 228 years ruled by an anachronistic crusading order that they were barred from joining. While most sought the protection of the British government, many also strove for more Maltese autonomy and agency. This tension helped define the first three and a half decades of British rule in Malta. Reaching beyond the traditional periodization of the Napoleonic era, this book provides a broader context of the fitful growth of the British Empire.Scholars and general readers drawn to the history of Malta, the British Mediterranean, and the expansion of the British Empire will find value in this narrative history.

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2024

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ISBN-13:

9781040015131

Related ISBNs:

9781040015094, 9781003370253, 9781032440651

Publisher:

Taylor & Francis

Date of Addition:

04/09/24

Copyrighted By:

Andrew T. Zwilling. The right of Andrew T. Zwilling to be identified as author of this work has been asserted in accordance with sections

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Language:

English

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History, Nonfiction

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