The Imperial Dream: The British Commonwealth And Empire 1775-1969
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Edition: First Edition
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Some chipping at back of jacket. Faded spine. Pages clean and bright.
A sweeping work of historical narrative, The Imperial Dream: The British Commonwealth and Empire 1775-1969 chronicles nearly two centuries of British imperial ambition, tracing the rise, expansion, and gradual dissolution of one of the most powerful empires the world has ever known. Grierson presents a richly detailed account of how Britain projected its political, military, and cultural influence across continents, from the aftermath of the American Revolution through the twilight years of decolonization in the mid-twentieth century. Written with authoritative clarity and a keen eye for the human drama behind grand historical forces, the narrative illustrates how the empire was shaped not only by statesmen and soldiers, but by traders, missionaries, and settlers who carried British civilization to distant shores. Grierson argues that the Commonwealth that emerged from imperial decline was itself a testament to the enduring — if transformed — bonds forged during centuries of British rule. This is an essential read for anyone seeking a comprehensive and thoughtfully rendered portrait of the British imperial experience.
Author: Edward Grierson
Format: Hardback
Published: 1972, Collins
Edition: First Edition
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Some chipping at back of jacket. Faded spine. Pages clean and bright.
A sweeping work of historical narrative, The Imperial Dream: The British Commonwealth and Empire 1775-1969 chronicles nearly two centuries of British imperial ambition, tracing the rise, expansion, and gradual dissolution of one of the most powerful empires the world has ever known. Grierson presents a richly detailed account of how Britain projected its political, military, and cultural influence across continents, from the aftermath of the American Revolution through the twilight years of decolonization in the mid-twentieth century. Written with authoritative clarity and a keen eye for the human drama behind grand historical forces, the narrative illustrates how the empire was shaped not only by statesmen and soldiers, but by traders, missionaries, and settlers who carried British civilization to distant shores. Grierson argues that the Commonwealth that emerged from imperial decline was itself a testament to the enduring — if transformed — bonds forged during centuries of British rule. This is an essential read for anyone seeking a comprehensive and thoughtfully rendered portrait of the British imperial experience.