ISBN: 9781330299708 - The Lost Empires of the Modern World (classic Reprint): Essays in Imperial History: Essays in Imperial History (classic Reprint) (4 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the enthralling history of the lost empires of the past, focusing on those of Portugal, Spain, France, and Holland. It examines their origins, triumphs, and eventual declines, offering a comparative analysis of each empire's strengths, weaknesses, and the impact they had on world history. The author explores the broader context of these empires within the medieval and modern world, discussing the motivations and strategies that drove their expansion. Themes of ambition, conquest, governance, and legacy are woven throughout the narrative, providing insights into the nature of empire-building and its enduring consequences. The book concludes by highlighting the lessons learned from these lost empires, offering valuable perspectives for understanding the rise and fall of civilizations and the complexities of human ambition. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 374 pages. 9.02x5.98x0.77 inches. This item is printed on demand.