An excellent and detailed site which lists over 750 British authors. The site provides links to more information about each author and is categorized by alphabet and time period. Some links may no longer work in the archived URL.

A detailed and insightful article which examines the colonial rule of the British in India. The author explores the origins, the Indian independence movement, how the British gave up India and more. Archived.

A highly interesting account of the rebellion that occurred in 1857 when Indian troops staged a violent outbreak against their British masters. The author examines the causes, events and results of the mutiny. Archived.

Collection of primary sources that supports study of imperialism. Sources include contemporary narrative accounts, letters, memoirs, songs, newspaper reports, and a variety of legal, cultural, philosophical, religious, and scientific...

Access university-level course materials compiled for course on European imperialism.

The author examines the various areas in West Africa that were colonized by the British during the 19th century. He also examines British reasons for their imperialistic activities.

Visual and textual resources about imperial China, including chronology, primary sources, and maps.

A letter written yy John G. Paton, a member of the New Hebrides Mission in the South Sea Islands, urging the British Government to annex the New Hebrides islands.

[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the history of the British Empire. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.

This resource provides a concise history of Sudan, including British and Egyptian control and the Mahdi-led revolt.

In 1793, the King of England sent a mission under Lord Macartney to China to open regular diplomatic and commercial relations with China. The King instructed Macartney to deliver a letter tothe Emperor requesting, among other things,...

Educational resource that focuses on British women's experiences of war in the twentieth century.

A timeline of the British Empire during the nineteenth century. Includes events related to empire building, to Britain itself, and to the world, as well as important advances in art and in science.

A statement of The new British policy for Burma in 1945. This site provides examples of British imperialist attitudes for that time period.

Mainly an article concerning Kenyan independence, there is a brief section about colonial rule in the 1800s.

Fordham University gives Winston Churchhill's account of the Battle of Omdurman. (He fought in the battle as a young soldier in the cavalry.)

An excellent collection of photographs of masks, shrine objects, architecture, and cultural artifacts from Nigeria taken by an English officer, G. I. Jones, from 1926 to 1946.

Briefly describes Britain's motivations for imperializing African regions. Includes the text of a speech given by Lord Cruzon entitled, "The True Imperialism."

This site from the Open Door Website provides a brief description of the events leading to the conflict between British and French imperilaist desires in North Africa, in Sudan. A political cartoon is available.

Historical overview of imperial China, with related image gallery of Chinese art objects.

At this site from the Indian History Sourcebook of Fordham University, you can read two accounts dating back to 1617 of the British presence in India through the East India Company. Accounts written by an anonymous Frenchman and by...

A scholarly article that examines the history of Egypt during the period of imperialism. The author provides a good explanation as to why Egypt fell under the British sphere of influence by the late 19th century.

Selected (10) reading passages (grades 8-12) to pair with "Wide Sargasso Sea" by Jean Rhys. Written as a prequel to Jane Eyre, "Wide Sargasso Sea" follows the life of Antoinette Cosway from her tumultuous childhood in Jamaica following...

Although this is a personal site, the History Channel calls it "Very comprehensive." That is definitely true! Author provides extensive timelines, biographies, information on science and technology, discussions, and more! Be sure to...