'The setting of the sun': Britain and de-colonisation, 1945-1970
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In London
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Benedictine Study and Arts Centre
Course London / Classroom-based£ 50 + VAT -
Tate Britain
Course London / Classroom-basedPrice on request -
St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College
Vocational qualification London / Classroom-basedPrice on request -
Sotheby's Institute of Art
Bachelor's degree London / Classroom-basedPrice on request -
Haringey Sixth Form College
A Level London / Classroom-basedPrice on request -
City and Islington College
Course London / Classroom-basedPrice on request -
International College London
Course London / Classroom-basedPrice on request
Description
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Type
Course
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Location
London
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Start date
Different dates available
In outline form the course considers why and how Britain de-colonised during this period. It considers the role of both domestic pressures and international events (notably the Suez Crisis of 1956 and domestic economic problems) together with the role, activities and significance of independence movements in parts of Africa, Asia and Europe.
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About this course
By the end of this course you will have a greater understanding of:
Britain’s position in the world and its view of empire in 1945
How and why India, (the then) Ceylon and Burma became independent
Britain’s hopes for and policies towards its remaining empire, 1947-1956
The significance of Suez and ‘Europe’ for retaining empire
The role and nature of independence movements in British overseas territories
British attitudes towards empire, 1945-1970.
Pen and paper for any optional note taking.
The course is a mix of tutor presentation and discussion.
Reviews
Course programme
Britain and the post-war world in 1945; Britain’s view of its Empire in 1945
Independence for India, (the then) Ceylon and Burma
The imperial gaze: how Britain saw the remaining empire in the early 1950s; the view from below
The impact of Suez, imperial audit, ‘the winds of change’and the decision to ‘join Europe’
British attitudes towards empire, 1945-1970
A (mostly) peaceful departure; Empire into Commonwealth in the 1960s.
Additional information
'The setting of the sun': Britain and de-colonisation, 1945-1970
-
Benedictine Study and Arts Centre
Course London / Classroom-based£ 50 + VAT -
Tate Britain
Course London / Classroom-basedPrice on request -
St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College
Vocational qualification London / Classroom-basedPrice on request -
Sotheby's Institute of Art
Bachelor's degree London / Classroom-basedPrice on request -
Haringey Sixth Form College
A Level London / Classroom-basedPrice on request -
City and Islington College
Course London / Classroom-basedPrice on request -
International College London
Course London / Classroom-basedPrice on request