Rise And Fall Of The British Empire - Hardcover

James, Lawrence

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9780316905060: Rise And Fall Of The British Empire

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0316905062 ISBN 13: 9780316905060

Publisher: Little, Brown, 1994

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Great Britain's geopolitical role in the global scheme of things has undergone many radical changes over the last four centuries. Once a maritime superpower and ruler of half the world, Britain's current position as an isolated, economically fragile island squabbling with its European neighbours often seems difficult to accept, it not comprehend. Although still afforded nominal status through membership of groups such as G7 and the retention of a permanent seat on the UN Security Coucil, the simple truth is that Britian has been resting on her laurels since 1945, if not before. This book covers the history of the British expansion overseas from the 16th century to the 20th century. Narrative and analysis are interwoven with revealing eyewitness quotation to provide keen insight into the minds of those involved in conquering, settling and ruling the greatest empire the world has ever seen. Throughout, there are consistent themes: the search for profit and the moral misgivings it generated; domestic developments which made imperial expansion desirable; and the sense of national and personal identity felt by the empire-builders.

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Review:

"This is a stylish, intelligent and readable book." -"The New York Times Book Review"
"A reliable, well-balanced and well-written account that should enlighen and entertain lay readers who wish to learn more about an empire that in its high noon was more extensive, more populous, and arguably more influential that that of Rome." --"The Washington Post Book World"
"There is not a dull page in thi book." --"The Washington Times"
"A sprawling and complex subject handled with admirable style and selectivity." --A.N. Wilson, author of "Eminent Victories "and "Jesus: A Life"
"An excellent work of popular history...fluid, accessible and personalized." --"Booklist"

This is a stylish, intelligent and readable book. "The New York Times Book Review"

A reliable, well-balanced and well-written account that should enlighen and entertain lay readers who wish to learn more about an empire that in its high noon was more extensive, more populous, and arguably more influential that that of Rome. "The Washington Post Book World"

There is not a dull page in thi book. "The Washington Times"

A sprawling and complex subject handled with admirable style and selectivity. "A.N. Wilson, author of Eminent Victories and Jesus: A Life"

An excellent work of popular history...fluid, accessible and personalized. "Booklist""

This is a stylish, intelligent and readable book. The New York Times Book Review

A reliable, well-balanced and well-written account that should enlighten and entertain lay readers who wish to learn more about an empire that in its high noon was more extensive, more populous, and arguably more influential that that of Rome. The Washington Post Book World

There is not a dull page in this book. The Washington Times

A sprawling and complex subject handled with admirable style and selectivity. A.N. Wilson, author of Eminent Victories and Jesus: A Life

An excellent work of popular history...fluid, accessible and personalized. Booklist

"This is a stylish, intelligent and readable book." --The New York Times Book Review

"A reliable, well-balanced and well-written account that should enlighten and entertain lay readers who wish to learn more about an empire that in its high noon was more extensive, more populous, and arguably more influential that that of Rome." --The Washington Post Book World

"There is not a dull page in this book." --The Washington Times

"A sprawling and complex subject handled with admirable style and selectivity." --A.N. Wilson, author of Eminent Victories and Jesus: A Life

"An excellent work of popular history...fluid, accessible and personalized." --Booklist

Book Description:

* Uniquely complete account of the British Empire - Jan Morris' great Penguin trilogy PAX BRITANNICA only starts from 1837, rather than the 16th Century.
* A modern classic of narrative history, updated to include the 1997 handover of Hong Kong.

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