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The Rise and Fall of the British Empire

Author: Lawrence James

The Rise and Fall of the British Empire

The Rise and Fall of the British Empire

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“A stylish, intelligent and readable book.” —The New York Times Book Review

Birthed as a maritime superpower, the ruler of half the globe, Britain today...

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720
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On Sale
09/15/1997

Book Details

“A stylish, intelligent and readable book.” —The New York Times Book Review

Birthed as a maritime superpower, the ruler of half the globe, Britain today finds itself in a precarious position, often stirring conflict within its European kin. This book provides a nuanced reflection of Britain's tumultuous transition from a globally dominant empire to an economically fragile island.

In The Rise and Fall of the British Empire, Lawrence James has written a comprehensive, perceptive, and insightful history of the British Empire. Spanning the years from 1600 to the present day, this critically acclaimed book combines detailed scholarship with readable popular history.

Imprint Publisher

St. Martin's Press

ISBN

9781466842137

In The News

“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

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The Rise and Fall of the British Empire

The Rise and Fall of the British Empire

$14.99