Schama, Simon
A History of Britain: Fate of Empire 1776-2001 v. 3: The Fate of Empire 1776-2000
- ISBN 13:
- 9781847920140
- author:
- Schama, Simon
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Bodley Head
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2009
- Pages:
- 448
- Dimensions:
- 22.4 x 15 x 3.6 cm
- Genre:
- British & Irish history
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The Fate of Empire 1776-2000 is the third and final volume in Simon Schama's epic history of Britain. This vast and compelling narrative spans centuries, crossing the breadth of the empire and exploring a wide range of topics, from the birth of feminism to the fate of freedom. Schama's masterful storytelling brings to life the grand ideas and grand illusions that have shaped our past, revealing the complex and often contradictory nature of empire. Through the military and economic shocks and traumas of our history, Schama asks a fundamental question: what is the true legacy of our past? He examines the celebrations of industrial and imperialist power, alongside the catastrophic consequences of our actions, and reveals the unsung heroines and virtually unknown enemies who have been overlooked in the telling of our story. This is a history that is both big and bold, with a lively narrative that draws the reader in.
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