Britains Informal Empire in Spain, 1830-1950

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Through extensive archival research, this work reexamines the complex relationship between Britain and Spain during the rise and decline of the British Empire. It argues that Britain effectively transformed Spain into an 'informal' colony, leveraging its economic and military might to further its interests. The book highlights five pivotal crises, illustrating how Britain's military interventions shaped Spain's political and economic landscape. This analysis provides a fresh perspective on the dynamics of imperialism and the interplay between industrial powers and their colonies, relevant to scholars of the British Empire.