The Rise And Fall Of The British Empire
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A sweeping work of narrative history, The Rise and Fall of the British Empire by Lawrence James chronicles the full arc of the most extensive empire the world has ever seen, from its earliest colonial ventures in the sixteenth century to its gradual dissolution in the twentieth. James presents a richly detailed account of the political, military, economic, and cultural forces that drove British expansion across every continent, illustrating how a small island nation came to govern roughly a quarter of the world's population. Written with authority and remarkable breadth, the narrative balances grand strategic history with vivid human stories, capturing both the ambition and the moral contradictions that defined imperial rule. James argues that the empire was neither a simple story of triumph nor one of unrelenting exploitation, but a complex and often paradoxical enterprise whose legacies continue to shape the modern world. This authoritative and engrossing account stands as an essential reference for anyone seeking to understand the forces that forged the modern geopolitical landscape.
Author: Lawrence James
Format: Hardback
Published: 2005, The Folio Society
Genre: British & Irish history
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Slipcase: Good
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: As New
A sweeping work of narrative history, The Rise and Fall of the British Empire by Lawrence James chronicles the full arc of the most extensive empire the world has ever seen, from its earliest colonial ventures in the sixteenth century to its gradual dissolution in the twentieth. James presents a richly detailed account of the political, military, economic, and cultural forces that drove British expansion across every continent, illustrating how a small island nation came to govern roughly a quarter of the world's population. Written with authority and remarkable breadth, the narrative balances grand strategic history with vivid human stories, capturing both the ambition and the moral contradictions that defined imperial rule. James argues that the empire was neither a simple story of triumph nor one of unrelenting exploitation, but a complex and often paradoxical enterprise whose legacies continue to shape the modern world. This authoritative and engrossing account stands as an essential reference for anyone seeking to understand the forces that forged the modern geopolitical landscape.