Britains Informal Empire in Spain, 1830-1950

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Through extensive archival research, the book reinterprets the relationship between Britain and Spain during the rise and fall of the British Empire. It argues that Britain effectively transformed Spain into an 'informal' colony, leveraging its economic and military strength to further its own interests. By analyzing five critical crises, including the First Carlist War, the author reveals how Britain's free trade policies and military interventions hindered Spain's industrial progress. This innovative study sheds light on the complexities of imperial dynamics between industrial powers and their informal colonies.