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Welcome to a Very Short Introduction soapbox. A short talk lasting 15 minutes from an expert in the field. The talk is free and takes place in Blackwell’s Marquee, next to the Sheldonian.

Professor of imperial and military history Ashley Jackson defines the British Empire, explains what caused it to expand and contract, and examines its impact and legacy.

Jackson is professor of imperial and military history at King’s College London, and a visiting fellow of Kellogg College, Oxford. His books include Buildings of Empire.

Sponsored by Oxford University Press